Synonyms of sunlight

sunlight

noun

ˈsən-ˌlīt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sun
• sunshine
• daylight
• glare
• sunburst
• shine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cloudiness
• shade
• shadow
• penumbra
• umbra
• shadiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sunlight

The canal sparkled gray-green in the sunlight and on the opposite bank, people walked their dogs and relaxed on benches along 365’s esplanade. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026

In the bright sunlight of the room, the glossy screen was basically a mirror and was easily washed out when viewed at an angle. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026

Researchers are developing displays that produce this type of light directly, which could be used to make screens that work in very bright environments, such as direct sunlight. — Mallory Green, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

In my room, the low slung furniture and soft light made the space feel cozy and intimate as the late afternoon sunlight peeking in over the bamboo framing the attached outdoor space. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026