SUNBURST Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

sunburst

noun

Definition of sunburst

as in starburst

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as in beam

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as in sunlight

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Recent Examples of sunburst The owners’ curation of Danish and vintage furnishings (such as a sage-green Egg chair and walnut dining set) further celebrate the home’s bones, along with a framed photo of Aaron Slims’s Poolside Glamour and a sunburst metal work of art. — Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026 The Eaton and Palisades fire diaspora has played out in a sunburst pattern of impromptu moves that likely will never be traced in full detail. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 To personalize the set, add your astrological signs to the mix of gold chrome sunburst and stars. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026 The automatic timepiece in a 40mm red gold case highlights calendar and moon phase functions, also in red gold, which stands out nicely against the sunburst blue dial, all on a navy exotic strap. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunburst

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Noun

The luminous formation about 16 million light-years away visible around the galaxy is called a starburst ring, home to new stars.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
The images show the distinctive inner region of Messier 94, known as a starburst ring, in which new stars are being born.

— Brett Tingley, Space.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of starburst

Noun

All have the particular quirks – wooden beams or quaint tiny windows – of a centuries-old property.

— Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
In 2023, after a park visitor noticed a broken Fury 325 support beam, the coaster closed for six weeks that summer.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

Dual-axis tracking Solar panels produce the most power when sunlight hits them directly at a 90-degree angle.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Fans were launched into the air, beer shimmered in the sunlight as it was sprayed onto fellow fans, and dozens sang, danced and waved Mexican flags.

— Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026

Definition of sunlight

Noun

The dust that rises in the afternoons reaches Calama, ringing people’s lives like a halo of potential death.

— Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
Powered by the Halo Control System and LD180 smart local dimming, its high-contrast HVA panel gives you vibrant, halo-free QLED imagery up to HDR600 brightness.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026

Definition of halo

Noun

The ingredient, which has been used in Europe and other countries for years, provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
The style is hard-working in the heat, featuring the brand’s Omni-Shade UPF 50 to protect against harsh UVA and UVB rays that cause wrinkles and sunburn, respectively.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of ray

Noun

Stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Tim Cook, Michelle Obama, and Jack Dorsey have had their morning coffee, caught up on emails, and squeezed in a workout before the sun has even risen—and research has even shown that the early bird does indeed catch the worm.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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