STARLIGHT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

starlight

noun

Definition of starlight

as in moonlight

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Recent Examples of starlight Plus, its starlight sensor helps amplify footage for more colorful videos. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 The simulation tracked the motion of gas, the passage of starlight, and the change in chemical concentrations, thus revealing how stars shape the gas in and around galaxies over billions of years. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The starlight dims for a moment, and the shape of that dip reveals the size, shape, and surroundings of the object that caused it. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for starlight

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Noun

The waning crescent moon should create favorable viewing conditions with limited moonlight interference.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 2 Nov. 2026
Held under the moonlight each month, these 75-minute evening sessions are complimentary for guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of moonlight

Noun

But the part that stood out most was a slice of the surrounding atmosphere—rooster crows echoing in the streets, and sunlight spilling onto a colorful cemetery in the distance.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
However, their designs may fade after several months of exposure to direct sunlight.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of sunlight

Noun

Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The glow of many Turners has dwindled, thanks to unstable pigments, but here is an immaculate exception.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026

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