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

Photons of sunlight can break up the chemical bonds in the particles and transform its chemical identity, a process known as oxidation, Westervelt said. — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Daylight saving time is the practice of setting clocks forward an hour from March through November to gain more sunlight during the summer months. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Working with longtime makeup artist Ernesto Casillas, Z showcased a glowy, poreless base with super soft rosy blush diffused on her cheeks, finished with a natural, luminous highlight across her cheekbones like a dapple of sunlight. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Sedum nussbaumerianum The Coppertone Stonecrop gets its name from the dusty copper color its leaves turn when exposed to sunlight. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026