SUNLIGHTS Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

sunlight

noun

ˈsən-ˌlīt

Definition of sunlight

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 Researchers at the University of Ottawa in Canada have demonstrated that quantum entanglement between photons does not require coherent sources of light like lasers but can be generated using incoherent sources such as direct sunlight too. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 Authorities urged residents and tourists to avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day, remain indoors where possible and drink plenty of water. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Regularly dusting the leaves gets rid of debris that blocks sunlight. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Keep the bag out of direct sunlight and check daily so ripe fruit doesn’t tip into overripe. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunlight

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Scientists have captured images of the sun's surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The imagery and time-lapse video reveal an unprecedented look at the sun’s complex and dynamic photosphere, the visible surface of the sun that exists as a thin layer of atmosphere shaped by magnetic fields and currents of fluid plasma.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of sun

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This curtain type is airy, casual, and gives your windows a sense of place and structure without feeling stuffy—or completely blacking out the sunshine during golden hour.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Emily Ratajkowski is looking back on a month filled with sunshine, swimsuits and seaside views.

— Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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