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 decorative sunburst windows on the two dormers and the gable window are our favorite details. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 The center disc, done in a Blackor fumé (also with a sunburst pattern), is where the second time zone resides, with a white arrow marking the way. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026 Then there’s the ceiling, where a trompe l’oeil painter put in a pattern of sunbursts modeled after a Minton tile. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 8 May 2026 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 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

Two people were injured when a semi-trailer truck hauling steel beams hit the underside of the Lake Avenue bridge over the Edens Expressway near Wilmette on Thursday evening.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Cazalet said the figure could encompass the laser source, beam director, and cooling system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

Tuning a solar material for indoor light Conventional solar cells are designed to capture a broad range of sunlight.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
For the red carpet and the first portion of the show, her hair was parted in the center and styled in easy waves, which let her subtle, caramel-blonde highlights shine in the Los Angeles sunlight.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of sunlight

Noun

Some 5,000 actresses were considered amid months of hysterical media prognosticating on who would wear the invisible halo next.

— Michael Callahan, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Any example of the automaker’s fourth halo car is special, but this vehicle is the only one to leave Maranello finished in its bold hue.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of halo

Noun

The cold front will clear by Thursday night and bring cooler temperatures and another stretch of sunshine into the upcoming weekend.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Because in a state whose government is supposed to be blessed with sunshine 365 days a year, Hope Florida is shady as heck.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of sunshine

Noun

Now, however, the boutique physical media label Fun City Editions has released a superb Blu-ray of the film, featuring both a gorgeous restoration and illuminating supplements.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
Comfort, breathability, and packability are just a few of the boxes checked by this bamboo-viscose hoodie that blocks 95 percent of the sun’s UV rays (and comes in women’s sizes).

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of ray

Noun

Korean skin care tends to emphasize hydration, barrier support, gentle formulations, and sun protection.

— Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
The scientists propose that Webb is catching supermassive black hole stars — up to 1 million times the mass of the sun — in the act of incubating the universe’s first big black holes.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

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