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Recent Examples of starlight
Many space- and ground-based telescopes hunt for exoplanets this way, but Pandora will take it a step further, looking not just at the intensity of the starlight but at the chemical spectrum of that portion of it that passes through the atmosphere of the planet.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
Dark dust lanes weave through them, blocking background starlight and creating sharp contrasts.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Finally, there is a backlit mother-of-pearl waterfall sculpture and a romper room with a custom starlight ceiling.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
The exoplanet may also have bright silicate clouds that can reflect starlight to cool the atmosphere, Piette said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
Dark dust lanes weave through them, blocking background starlight and creating sharp contrasts.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Finally, there is a backlit mother-of-pearl waterfall sculpture and a romper room with a custom starlight ceiling.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
The exoplanet may also have bright silicate clouds that can reflect starlight to cool the atmosphere, Piette said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starlight
Noun
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Stories with owls under the moonlight.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
17 Feb. 2026
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As the resort sits on the shores of a pristine white sand beach, water activities are an all-day and night affair (moonlight snorkeling is a thing here).—
Nneka M. Okona,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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During the day, sunlight converts the molecules into their energy-rich form.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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The trailer’s biggest comedic moment arrives when Woody shows up in person and removes his hat, revealing a bald spot that hilariously glistened in the sunlight and blinded the other toys.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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This fragrance is the essence of tranquility, designed to wrap your space in a cozy, comforting glow and invite a sense of peace into your daily rituals.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In 2026, sheer nail trends are stepping back into the spotlight–from milky finishes to delicate pinks that give your natural nail a polished glow.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Starlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starlight. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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