SUN SHINE Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

sunshine

noun

ˈsən-ˌshīn

Definition of sunshine

as in sun

the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves spent a week at the shore soaking up the sunshine and salt air

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Recent Examples of sunshine There is no sunshine in this film to relieve people of midnight questions about the matter of their souls and the fiber of their being. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 Sunglasses are a good call for the morning commute with some sunshine early. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 That’s not to say her life is suddenly all sunshine and rainbows. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026 And because this is Palm Beach, families can still squeeze in plenty of sunshine, pool time and walks along the beach between festivities. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunshine

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There’s also an outdoor shower for a quick rinse and multiple lounging spaces both in and out of the sun.

— Rachel Fletcher, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026
These are 10 times wider that the sun, with around 10 times the mass of our star.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of sun

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This has the effect of creating more sunlight hours in the evening during months when the weather is the warmest.

— Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The problem was that materials that absorb sunlight strongly usually lose electrical charge too quickly to generate efficient power.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

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