STARLIGHT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

starlight

noun

Definition of starlight

as in moonlight

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Recent Examples of starlight Instead, the observations showed a gradual dimming effect, suggesting that starlight was passing through a thin layer of gas before vanishing. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Many birds migrate at night using dark-sky cues, and nocturnal mammals rely on natural moonlight and starlight to survive. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 Nocturnal mammals depend on natural moonlight and starlight. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 Nocturnal mammals depend on natural moonlight and starlight to hunt and move safely. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for starlight

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Noun

With a new moon approaching on July 14, skies will be largely free of moonlight during the evening and around midnight, although a waning crescent moon will rise before dawn.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The glowing ribbon of the Milky Way tumbles directly through this cosmic triangle before arcing towards the southern horizon, though its diffuse light will be hidden behind a veil of moonlight on the night of the full moon.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of moonlight

Noun

The approval is only for one satellite, dubbed Earendil-1, which is meant to test Reflect Orbital’s technology for shining sunlight back to Earth.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Even when a large part of the sun is covered, the remaining sunlight is still intense.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of sunlight

Noun

Your 5th House of Creativity and Play glows as Venus forms an effortless trine to Chiron in your sign, encouraging pleasure that supports personal healing.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Tipping my hat to whoever’s responsible for the shot of Sugar checking behind his back, into the darkness as the greenish-white glow of the computer screen reflects in his eyes, giving the impression of those turquoise alien eyes flashing in fear.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026

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