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shadeless

adjective

Definition of shadelessnext
as in sunny

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadeless
  1. sunny
  2. luminous
  3. dazzling
  4. illuminated
  5. incandescent
  6. exposed
  7. light
  8. brilliant
Adjective
  • On a sunny August afternoon, the group’s founder, Brent Linas, stood in front of the San Juan Creek, 5 miles from Ladera Ranch, pointing out the lack of plants near the channel.
    — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Monday’s conditions are likely to be partly sunny with a high near 74.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sunny
Adjective
  • Swarovski introduced the iridescent Crystal Iris Pearl, gems with a luminous Crystal Urban Grey effect and the versatile Cabochon Cupchain, which combines crystal brilliance with a pearl-like softness.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Dear Dahlia Lip Paradise Sensual Lip Glow delivers luminous color with an ingredient list (sweet almond, argan, and shea butter oils, and cacao seed butter) that reads like a lip treatment.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • Lasers could potentially reach farther when attacking or dazzling optical sensors.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Even Love Story’s Kelly got distracted by his own reflection, pausing in front of one mirror to zhuzh his curls before moving on to the next dazzling display.
    — Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dazzling
Adjective
  • Guests took their seats at long counters built around illuminated jewelry cases, with jewels and timepieces visible beneath the glass.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Once it's done, six unique illuminated sculptures will shine.
    — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of illuminated
Adjective
  • Both actors are incandescent and the chemistry between them is off the charts, and Calvani is even more adorable this season as the demonstrative and frank Italian who longs for his homeland.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • Each meteoroid collides with Earth's upper atmosphere at 41 miles (66 km) per second, creating an incandescent trail of shocked, ionized air.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 May 2026
Definition of incandescent
Adjective
  • The end result would be a gassy surface shining as brightly as a more exposed black hole but with the Balmer break and smooth red hump of a 5,000-kelvin star, de Graaff and Naidu theorized.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Morgan Stanley said Equinix and Digital Realty are less exposed because their facilities average roughly 5 to 10 megawatts, far below the gigawatt-scale AI campuses planned by hyperscalers and neocloud operators.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of exposed
Adjective
  • Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Swift paired the sporty top with light-wash jeans, a thin black belt, and a luxe Cartier Love bracelet.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of light
Adjective
  • The band’s brilliant but troubled producer, Martin Hannett, was far more interested in making guitars sound like machinery or a swarm of hornets than, say, a vintage Telecaster.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • With a brilliant hardware funnel and an options market pricing in juicy short-term premiums, Meta looks primed for a powerful breakout into 2027.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of brilliant
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“Shadeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadeless. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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