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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
When the sun sets, your style must match the high energy of the city—think flowy dresses, fun handbags, and comfortable shoes that can handle the uneven, blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan while dancing Bachata late into the night.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
While not all fruit trees are suitable for patio life, some varieties adapt exceptionally well when grown in containers with full sun.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
By Wednesday, the sun returns, with a high of 86 and no rain chance through Thursday.
—Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
The sky is always changing As Earth orbits the sun, stars appear to rise about four minutes earlier each night.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 May 2026
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
While not all fruit trees are suitable for patio life, some varieties adapt exceptionally well when grown in containers with full sun.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
By Wednesday, the sun returns, with a high of 86 and no rain chance through Thursday.
—Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
The sky is always changing As Earth orbits the sun, stars appear to rise about four minutes earlier each night.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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Looking ahead to Saturday, the morning starts with some clouds, then there will be sunshine in the afternoon.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Consider sharing this with a mom or mother figure in your life because a little extra sunshine never hurts!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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Its gates will be open from sunrise to sunset, and there will at times be naturalists and staff at the preserve to answer questions from the public.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Weekly well-being programming ranges from sunrise yoga and sound healing to paddleboarding and Aqua Fit.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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In the end, the commission opted for restoring the fountain to its former glory.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Movers and shakers from across entertainment, tech, and media, along with even a few royals, descend upon the Croisette to watch groundbreaking filmmaking, show off their red-carpet fashions, and honor the titles that could be headed toward Oscar glory.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Warnings, laments, and odes to renewal were expressed pictorially as dying days under bleeding heavens, belching volcanoes, proud icebergs, lavish rainbows amid spangling, mist-suffusing sunlight and dawns of peace and hope.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Microplastics in the atmosphere contribute to global warming by absorbing sunlight, Shindell said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Kuiil This helpful Ugnaught and Mando pal might be the most honorable guy in the galaxy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Despite its name, Messier 81 is actually a galaxy - one of the brightest in the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Your pace determines how steady your day feels.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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And while this is the king's first visit to his son's new home country since the rift, the four-day work trip isn't a personal one.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The problem nobody wanted to name Before the announcements, before Jensen’s entrance to stadium-level applause, McDermott opened Day 1 with a provocation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Wattson, the Kromfohrlander who stars as Copernicus, trotted out (in a tuxedo) with his trainer to audience cheers and applause.—
Abby Stern,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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