sunbeam

noun

Definition of sunbeamnext
as in beam

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Recent Examples of sunbeam In another tale, included in an Anglo-Norman narrative that survives in an illustrated manuscript, Jesus takes off his coat, places it upon a sunbeam and sits upon it. — Mary Dzon, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025 Here, love is sublime but elusive, like trying to catch a sunbeam in the palm of your hand. — Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025 The camera’s gaze rises to the wall behind Haemi, where a sunbeam briefly appears. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025 The hilarious video shared in June by @kayleighmaven, shows the Maine Coon briefly enjoying a sunbeam before suddenly changing his mind and deciding to assault his canine sibling, who was just chilling on the floor nearby. — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sunbeam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunbeam
  1. beam
  2. moonbeam
  3. ray
Noun
  • The formal dining room, located southeast of the front door, features what the book calls false-wood beams in the plaster ceiling.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • According to the researchers, future development will focus on improving energy beam control while reducing the size and cost of high-power microwave systems.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of beam
Noun
  • Newsom was born and bred in a state widely associated with moonbeams, metrosexuality, and macrobiotics.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
  • No moonbeam, ice cream, or taking off your blue jeans.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Definition of moonbeam
Noun
  • Some hurricane windows can filter out up to 90% of ultraviolet rays, which protects your furniture, carpet, drapes and artwork from fading.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Sunny hikes call for special clothing that keeps harsh UV rays off your skin.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
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