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
Beneath a sky streaked with Andean fire, travelers sip coca tea on quiet balconies, the ruins above lit faintly by moonlight.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
And built with passive solar principles in mind, the home takes in sunlight during the day and moonlight at night.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Known for producing bright fireballs and up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, the Perseids offer a stunning display — even with moonlight interference — and can be viewed live online or outdoors with the naked eye.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The Igbos have a tradition of sharing such tales under the moonlight.
—Tochi Eze
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
And built with passive solar principles in mind, the home takes in sunlight during the day and moonlight at night.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Known for producing bright fireballs and up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, the Perseids offer a stunning display — even with moonlight interference — and can be viewed live online or outdoors with the naked eye.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The Igbos have a tradition of sharing such tales under the moonlight.
—Tochi Eze
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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Daylight saving time is all about a desire to save energy by extending sunlight later in the day during spring and summer.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bolaño was drawn to the personalized quirks—and above all, the irresistibly peachy sunlight that streamed through large windows.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Once magnets for buyers seeking sunshine – and often looser Covid restrictions – demand has started to cool off in these states.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ample sunshine will allow for a quick warmup by this afternoon and highs into the 70s.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The roughly 680-mile-wide (1,090 kilometers) dwarf planet would pass in front of the background star at an angle visible only to observers in northern Canada and other parts of the Arctic during daylight hours.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Inside Lenox, palm fronds throw shimmering shadows and rattan lampshades cast a lazy glow.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The center beam shows color and detail clearly, while the outer glow only catches movement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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