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Recent Examples of sunlit
Photos shared by the department show a silvery gray fox bounding majestically across a white snowy plain beneath towering, sunlit alpine peaks.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The best spot from which to enjoy the hotel’s idyllic position is from a sunlit winter garden suite.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Locals dress up for afternoon conversations over high tea at Le Salon, cocktails in the posh Polo Club Lounge, or leisurely weekend brunches in the sunlit Grill Room.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Nearby sunlit peaks would provide solar power.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The best spot from which to enjoy the hotel’s idyllic position is from a sunlit winter garden suite.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Locals dress up for afternoon conversations over high tea at Le Salon, cocktails in the posh Polo Club Lounge, or leisurely weekend brunches in the sunlit Grill Room.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Nearby sunlit peaks would provide solar power.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunlit
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On Tuesday evening, for these locations, skies will likely be beautifully clear and moonlit thanks to a large dome of high pressure sitting over southeast New York.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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For something equally atmospheric, the team can arrange a private movie night beneath the moonlit sky for a romantic date or a cozy family evening.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The days are getting longer, which means extra sunny hours to enjoy time outside.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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The passage of time also posed a challenge, as the bleach and dye used to create Bessette-Kennedy’s sunny blonde in the ’90s have come a long way.—
Kirbie Johnson,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Yet, that sunshiny aspect might actually work against it and send voters toward something with a little more weight.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Wishing everyone bright, sunshiny days ahead!—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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Fan Expo Denver 2026, which already boasts a gold standard of sci-fi, fantasy, horror and gaming celebrities, is getting even shinier.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was buried Monday in a shiny golden casket with enormous flower wreaths and a large military presence in the state that gave name to one of Mexico's most powerful cartels.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Sunlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunlit. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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