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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
Because the eruptions occurred on the sun’s far side, Earth avoided any impacts.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The sun meeting Neptune invites you to connect with your inner world.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Plus, shop more sun season must-haves, below.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 May 2026
But towards the end of the season finale, Dutton is seen, once again, riding off into the sun with the blonde transplant Dolly Weaver.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 May 2026
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The sun meeting Neptune invites you to connect with your inner world.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Plus, shop more sun season must-haves, below.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 May 2026
But towards the end of the season finale, Dutton is seen, once again, riding off into the sun with the blonde transplant Dolly Weaver.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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On the deck of the Manx Steam Packet ferry from Liverpool to the island, Jorge is smoking in the morning sunshine and watching the frothy wake as the ship carves its path.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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In the primary suite, a vaulted ceiling with a skylight let's in even more Southern California sunshine.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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The town of Dripping Springs is recognized as an International Dark Sky Community, meaning visitors can enjoy notably dazzling stars here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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But with star players’ wages rising, Barcelona reached a six-year deal worth €170 million with Qatar Sports Investments in 2011 — initially wearing the charitable Qatar Foundation logo, but switching after two seasons to Qatar Airways.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Lagoon-side drink deliveries come with insider recommendations urging you to take advantage of the see-through kayaks, to never miss a sunrise, and to camp out on the dock post-dinner to count shooting stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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The carrier’s flying boats would travel between Australia and Sri Lanka, staying airborne long enough for passengers to witness two sunrises.—
Marisa Garcia,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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With the Premier League chip off their back and a squad liberated from the fear of failure, the opportunity of further glory awaits the Gunners.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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So far neither has covered itself in glory.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Unlike sun-loving tomatoes, peppers, squash, and cucumbers, which require full sunlight to mature and produce fruit, vegetables that grow in the shade are primarily grown for their leaves or roots.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Nor because of the warm sunlight on my skin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Beneath extraordinarily dry skies, travelers can watch the Milky Way stretch overhead while the Magellanic Clouds — two dwarf galaxies visible only from the southern hemisphere — slowly rotate around the south celestial pole.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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There won’t be as long a wait to return to a galaxy far, far away.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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On the day, Edmilson performed training drills with attendees, handed out medals, and spoke to them about his life.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The alleged attacker, Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, fled on foot and was apprehended that day.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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That’s cramming too many homes on limited acreage, especially in an area where traffic is already dangerous because of so many new developments, two neighbors told the board to applause from the Town Hall audience.—
Joe Marusak
May 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Royer won the third set when Djokovic sailed a backhand long, triggering a roar of applause from the crowd.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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