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 day after the fall equinox, California will lose two minutes and 12 seconds of sunlight, according to Date and Time. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Astronomical fall, the day the northern and southern hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight before winter, arrives several weeks later, though. — Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2026

Over two decades of trial and error, Nocera figured out how to re-create photosynthesis, the process by which plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to create energy. — Abraham Swee, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

The problem, however, is that at these depths sunlight fades rapidly, and red light, where silicon cells perform best, is completely absorbed. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026