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as in sunshine
the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves
be sure to wear sunscreen if you plan to spend more than a few minutes in the sun
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as in star
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
the incomprehensible vastness of a universe filled with billions of suns
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as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
I'm afraid that for this long trip we shall have to leave with the sun
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as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
Olympians basking in the sun of athletic achievement while the public still remembers them
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Recent Examples of sun
Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
As the sun set and businesses started to close in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, the evening calm was suddenly shattered by a giant explosion near the city’s airport.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Remember, viewing the sun without the right equipment can be dangerous.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The windows and overhead skylights have integrated black-out shades so things don't become too bright or warm in the midday sun.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
As the sun set and businesses started to close in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, the evening calm was suddenly shattered by a giant explosion near the city’s airport.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Remember, viewing the sun without the right equipment can be dangerous.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The windows and overhead skylights have integrated black-out shades so things don't become too bright or warm in the midday sun.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
Noun
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Could there be other differences Israeli children experience - weather, sunshine, vitamin D exposure - that could have contributed?—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Gucci was well represented by Elle Fanning in sky blue faux furs and Doja Cat in sunshine gold sequins.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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The photos showed the reality TV star sitting in an emergency room chair holding an ice pack to his face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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On possession after possession, González picked up Brunson full court and tried his best to pester the Knicks star.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The damaging winds are expected to gradually subside across Jamaica, but it is advised to remain in a safe shelter until sunrise.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Baccarat chandeliers add a touch of drama, while 270-degree views stretch from the sunrise over the Atlantic to the sun setting behind the Miami skyline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The film marks the first directing credit for Robert Wise (later of 1951's The Day the Earth Stood Still and 1965's The Sound of Music glory), since he was uncredited for directing additional sequences in The Magnificent Ambersons two years prior.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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There were barrel racers slicing turns like poetry, bull riders gripping for glory, and calf ropers moving with the precision of surgeons.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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The turf needs sunlight even in winter to remain healthy.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Artist Michael Papadakis spent 10 days in Boise, Idaho, creating the TIME cover, using little other than sunlight, a range of magnifying glasses, and a lot of careful planning.—
D.W. Pine,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the early 2010s, Courtois was part of the team that discovered and described the Laniakea supercluster of galaxies to which our Milky Way belongs.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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How would the tinkerer-in-chief Guardiola galaxy-brain his way around this clash of styles?—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Su told Fortune that Brockman’s insistence on thinking big was essential to making the deal—which sent AMD’s stock soaring 24% the day it was announced.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The news comes a week after the school fired football head coach Brian Kelly and then former athletic director Scott Woodward a few days later.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The audience burst into applause after the first movement.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a white tux, the groom emerged to rousing applause, according to videographer Moziko Wind.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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