MOONLIGHT Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

moonlight

noun

Definition of moonlight

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

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Noun

The full-size prototype, installed on Hongqi’s EHS7 electric SUV, can reportedly produce up to 300 watts of power under sufficient sunlight and generate around 400 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
This is also important because retinol makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight, and thus more prone to burning.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sunlight

Noun

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

Noun

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

Noun

Place it atop a credenza to create a diffused glow throughout the room in lieu of harsh overhead lighting.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Overnight, the foundation became a staple among makeup artists and beauty lovers worldwide, thanks to its second-skin finish and lit-from-within glow.

— Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

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