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

That’s harder than trying to spot a firefly right next to someone flashing their high-beams at you.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The antlers grew off to the sides of the deer’s head instead of going upward, which contributed to the wide inside spread and long beams.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

The full-size prototype, installed on Hongqi’s EHS7 electric SUV, can reportedly produce up to 300 watts of power under sufficient sunlight and generate around 400 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
This is also important because retinol makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight, and thus more prone to burning.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sunlight

Noun

Adidas The German sportswear giant carried a halo from this summer’s World Cup, serving as an official FIFA sponsor and the outfitter for both finalists, Spain and Argentina.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Like most protective styles, halo braids are incredibly versatile, with plenty of room to make the look your own.

— Ariel Baker, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of halo

Noun

Tuesday will be another beautiful weather day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Breezy onshore winds will keep the Delta breeze healthy for Sacramento, Modesto and the Delta region with plenty of sunshine to go around.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of sunshine

Noun

Tycho Crater is visible in the lower region of the lunar disk close to the shadow, while bright ejecta rays of reflective material brighten the darker lunar seas, where lava solidified to form basaltic plains billions of years ago.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The researchers also used X-rays at SLAC’s Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource to track what was happening inside the electrolyte.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Typically around two weeks later, when the moon is on the other side of Earth from the sun, lunar eclipses occur during the full moon phase.

— Denise Chow, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
The early phases likely won’t be visible, as the sun may still be out and the eclipse may be below the horizon.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

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