as in sun
the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves let's raise the shades and let in some sunlight

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Recent Examples of sunlight By measuring how the light from the radio bursts spread and dispersed – not unlike how a prism turns sunlight into a rainbow – while traveling toward Earth, the astronomers were able to determine how much matter was in their path. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 June 2025 Kim's time-lapse ends as the station passes back into the day-side of our planet, with its solar panels basking in direct sunlight. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 June 2025 Located 3,300 to 13,100 feet below the ocean’s surface, the midnight zone is completely devoid of sunlight. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2025 Making sure the plants have adequate sunlight and water also helps to ensure blooming. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sunlight
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  • Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
  • The third photo showed three inflatable sun bed loungers hooked together so the group could stay close and not drift apart.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 June 2025
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  • She is credited as the only featured artist on the closing track of her 2024 album eternal sunshine.
    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
  • With 300-plus days of sunshine each year, it's known to have some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, including some affordable spots.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025

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“Sunlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunlight. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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