STARLIGHT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

starlight

noun

Definition of starlight

as in moonlight

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Recent Examples of starlight Transits favor planets orbiting close to their stars, particularly large planets that block more starlight and complete their orbits frequently. — Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 Roman will be able to use its coronagraph like a shield against harsh starlight to spot planets that are otherwise difficult to see around other stars and identify them. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 Besides a wide-field infrared camera that matches Hubble’s sensitivity but is 1,000 times faster, Roman holds an instrument to block out starlight. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Cabin appointments include starlight wood-grain trim, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, tri-zone climate control, and a wireless phone charger. — New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starlight

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Noun

There's another tempting reason to watch the Taurids in 2026 — moonlight will cause little interference around the main peaks.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
With the new moon arriving on Saturday, skies will be dark with minimal moonlight to interfere with viewing, but visibility depends on the strength of the solar wind, cloud cover, and the orientation of the interplanetary magnetic field.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of moonlight

Noun

If a launch occurs around dusk or dawn, sunlight hits this flowing plume of frozen gases while the ground and skies remain mostly dark, resulting in a uniquely spectacular (albeit, unusual) view.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
He gets pummeled by waves and rip currents while negotiating the famously difficult shore dive but is soon swimming among brightly colored marine life and undulating kelp forests that filter sunlight from the surface.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sunlight

Noun

The concealer, which comes in 25 shades, goes on top to add a subtle glow that plays up the color of the eyes.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
While the planets in our solar system are still visible, sky glow obscures more distant objects, such as fainter stars.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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