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Recent Examples of sunlit
The Bernina Express winds through striking Alpine scenery before descending into warm, sunlit Mediterranean landscapes, revealing a stunning panorama that feels almost cinematic.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
For something more relaxed yet equally immersive, Breeze Ocean Kitchen captures the spirit of coastal living — sunlit, social, and centered around the ocean’s bounty, with flavors inspired by Florida and the Caribbean.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Inspired by her magical storytelling and the world around him, Julián dreams of becoming a mermaid – sparking a dazzling journey from the borough’s sunlit streets to the mystical depths of the sea.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The star will reappear from behind the moon's sunlit edge sometime later.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
For something more relaxed yet equally immersive, Breeze Ocean Kitchen captures the spirit of coastal living — sunlit, social, and centered around the ocean’s bounty, with flavors inspired by Florida and the Caribbean.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Inspired by her magical storytelling and the world around him, Julián dreams of becoming a mermaid – sparking a dazzling journey from the borough’s sunlit streets to the mystical depths of the sea.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The star will reappear from behind the moon's sunlit edge sometime later.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunlit
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The theme this year is NOCTURNA, boasting a fashion-forward, after-dark experience in the desert that will invite partygoers to be inspired by moonlit rituals and the untamed energy of the wild.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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So all that magic, that moonlit parking lot romance, was a soundstage at noon.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Maybe not stuck in an urban jam, dodging potholes or crawling amid draconian speed limits – but out there on the open road, taking sunny corners in a nice car?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 May 2026
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Those marching orders left opponents and free speech advocates in disbelief, wondering how park employees were supposed to put a sunny spin on monuments acknowledging slavery, Jim Crow laws and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Create a sunshiny mix by planting pale yellow 'Moonbeam' alongside the richer, more golden 'Zagreb,' Yost says.—
Ann Hinga Klein,
Martha Stewart,
7 May 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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The sculptural heels feature a dramatic hourglass heel and strappy upper — Lipa owns a shiny Lavender Blonde shade of the style.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Hydrating, plumping, and pore-blurring, the formula boasts a skin-like finish that’s neither shiny nor overly matte.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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“Sunlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunlit. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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