suns

plural of sun
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as in sunrises
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance I'm afraid that for this long trip we shall have to leave with the sun

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Recent Examples of suns The images could help scientists further develop theories of how matter behaves in the extreme environments around supermassive black holes, which have masses of millions or even billions of suns and are found at the hearts of all large galaxies. Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025 This new black hole, which is as heavy as 50 million suns and is dubbed QSO1, clashes with the old, provisional account of the galaxy formation process, which did not start with black holes. Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025 The central young star, or protostar, weighing as much as 10 of our suns, is located 15,000 light-years away in the outer reaches of our galaxy. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 Often featuring suns, moons and stars in deep jewel tones like blue, black and gold, the style appeared often in the 1990s on fashion and home décor. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 However, time is short, with Mercury rapidly sinking into the suns’ glare by next week, reducing the parade to five. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 But the incandescent flash brighter than 100 suns lit up the plane’s inside, temporarily blinding Ferebee. David Perlmutt, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suns
Noun
  • Elordi was among the stable of young stars who shot to fame when Euphoria premiered on HBO in 2019.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
  • In Hubble's recent image, NGC 6951 unfurls its graceful spiral arms, covered in red nebulae glowing with hydrogen gas, a key fuel for new stars.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Daylight saving time officially ends on the second-earliest possible date this year, giving way to earlier sunrises and sunsets.
    Addy Bink, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Perched atop a rugged hill, our suite had a private pool, an outdoor shower and dining area, and postcard views of the sparkling waters–the sunrises from our east-facing bedroom were particularly magical.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As long as the sport was going to allow all the Astros’ October glories to stand, Springer was impossible to leave off this team.
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The movie is about the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Its images have illuminated how galaxies form, evolve and recycle their material through generations of star birth and death.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Those features then show up at late times, imprinted in the Big Bang’s leftover glow (the cosmic microwave background, or CMB), as well as in the large-scale clustering of galaxies.
    Big Think, Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • An inside view of Newark Airport as travelers are facing eight straight days of massive delays, United Airlines canceling routes and staffing shortages in Newark, New Jersey, United States, on May 06, 2025.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Can what’s hindering the Chargers’ defense be fixed in only a matter of days?
    Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The series, which premiered in 2023, has gone on to receive numerous accolades, including an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series and several acting nods for Russell.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • And while the Malawi women’s national team is yet to feature in an international competition, Chawinga’s performances with the Current have earned her global accolades.
    Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And there are no signs of letting up as a new nine-month term dawns in October with more major cases awaiting.
    Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • There have been several false dawns with reports about a new series or movie circulating for years.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Once inside, studio boss Dana Walden had the honors of introducing the show and its creator in front of a capacity DGA Theater crowd.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The London Independent Film Festival awarded it best crime feature in 2024, while 2025 brought best director honors from the Director Talents Movie Awards and best first-time director from the London Director Awards.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025

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