moonlight

noun

Definition of moonlightnext
as in sunlight
the light of the moon A figure appeared in the moonlight. a moonlight cruise down the river

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Recent Examples of moonlight Because the moon’s illuminated side is currently facing the sun, with its night side facing Earth, bright moonlight won’t interfere with one of the most anticipated skywatching events of the summer. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026 The Perseids are extra special this year because there’s no moonlight interference in the early morning hours, leaving us with dark skies. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026 Most players, though, are juggling university studies or moonlight as bartenders, firefighters and architects to support their athletic dreams. — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 Guests can also participate in yoga and crystal cleansing sessions under the moonlight, as well as discussions focused on spirituality and readings. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moonlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
  1. sunlight
  2. sunshine
  3. daylight
  4. glow
Noun
  • While the weather forecast does not project any kind of heat wave this week, temperatures on the surface of the Open’s acrylic-on-asphalt hard courts can approach 120 degrees after hours of direct sunlight.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Dazzling in majolica tile, the Santa Maria Assunta catches the sunlight in ribbons of green, gold, and cobalt—an architectural wonder shimmering above the sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of sunlight
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  • Its thick green leaves look juicy, and the mulberries are already red because of the sunshine and the good care of the gardeners.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On the album cover, Wolfe is seen outdoors in the sunshine, but the setting is the eerie landscape of Mono Lake, California, with its strange rock formations representing another in a series of epic locations for the singer.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunshine
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  • But many specialists argue that permanent standard time, not permanent daylight saving time, would be the healthier option.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, Travel Alaska says prime time to see the phenomena in The Last Frontier is between late-August and late-April, when less daylight leads to darker night skies.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of daylight
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  • Hobaiter and Dominy support this idea with half a dozen claims that could, in principle, be tested, lending some scientific credence to the idea that complex human speech was selected for in the warm glow of a crackling campfire.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While not dimmable, the shade is thick enough to keep the glow from feeling too harsh or bright.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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