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Recent Examples of sunlight
The piercing sunlight frightens her.
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Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Mid-century touches, rich colors, and layered textures warm the space, along with natural sunlight that filters through the room, and the air conditioning is a welcome relief from the island heat.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Give It Bright Light The Christmas cactus should not receive direct sunlight.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Mid-century touches, rich colors, and layered textures warm the space, along with natural sunlight that filters through the room, and the air conditioning is a welcome relief from the island heat.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Give It Bright Light The Christmas cactus should not receive direct sunlight.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sunlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunlight
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This village on stilts dances to the sea's rhythm, where sampans sail serene waters, and locals craft shrimp paste under the sun, just like their Tanka ancestors.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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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,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ahead of the front, the air will be unseasonably warm, with peak daytime temperatures reaching the lower to mid-80s under abundant sunshine.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Year-round sunshine keeps the beaches, boating, and outdoor cafés alive with energy.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Sunlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunlight. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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