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as in galaxies
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
the incomprehensible vastness of a universe filled with billions of suns
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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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as in glories
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
Olympians basking in the sun of athletic achievement while the public still remembers them
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Recent Examples of suns
Spoilers Ahead Kara is introduced as a reckless party animal, who spends her time seeking out planets orbiting red suns, to weaken her superpowered metabolism and become intoxicated.
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Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The results reveal jets carrying energy equal to around 10,000 suns while moving at nearly half the speed of light, offering one of the clearest views yet of how black holes pump energy back into the universe.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Along my walkway and all over my neighborhood, nasturtium flowers are opening like bright orange suns, fragrant lavender is attracting buzzing bees, and rosemary bushes are beginning to brighten with baby blue flowers.
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Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Its star-making factories, once churning out millions of suns, grind to a halt.
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Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Their results, published today in Nature Astronomy, show that the black hole’s jets move at about half the speed of light and carry about 10 percent of the total energy released by infalling matter—equivalent to the power output of 10,000 suns.
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Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
On the walls, some embossed with seashells, are moon carvings and brass suns, glossy lacquer minibars in baby blues and oxblood reds, and wonky puzzle piece doorknobs.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Astronomers have observed suns forming within the shells of Wolf-Rayet stars, Dwarkadas said.
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James Dinneen,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Mar. 2026
The bright star is so large that more than 400 million suns could fit inside of it.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The results reveal jets carrying energy equal to around 10,000 suns while moving at nearly half the speed of light, offering one of the clearest views yet of how black holes pump energy back into the universe.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Along my walkway and all over my neighborhood, nasturtium flowers are opening like bright orange suns, fragrant lavender is attracting buzzing bees, and rosemary bushes are beginning to brighten with baby blue flowers.
—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Its star-making factories, once churning out millions of suns, grind to a halt.
—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Their results, published today in Nature Astronomy, show that the black hole’s jets move at about half the speed of light and carry about 10 percent of the total energy released by infalling matter—equivalent to the power output of 10,000 suns.
—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
On the walls, some embossed with seashells, are moon carvings and brass suns, glossy lacquer minibars in baby blues and oxblood reds, and wonky puzzle piece doorknobs.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Astronomers have observed suns forming within the shells of Wolf-Rayet stars, Dwarkadas said.
—
James Dinneen,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Mar. 2026
The bright star is so large that more than 400 million suns could fit inside of it.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suns
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The images may help scientists discern how galaxies form and cluster over billions of years, and how the universe came to be.
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This rapid spin can drag spacetime around the black hole, a phenomenon known as frame dragging, and may also help power the enormous relativistic jets observed in active galaxies.
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Airborne dust can produce hazy conditions, and can sometimes lead to colorful sunrises and sunsets.
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Looking ahead to early next week, some Saharan dust builds into DFW, causing some reduction in air quality, dusty skies and more colorful sunrises and sunsets.
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Every serious soccer nation has had one – a confluence of young stars all peaking at the right time to take the team to new glories.
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This development comes as Red Sox fans might reflect on past glories, including Pomeranz's time with the team.
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The first major update came in 1795 with the addition of two stars for Vermont and Kentucky, and the most recent change came in 1960 after Hawaii became the 50th state.
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So far, historical society members have determined the giant cotton broadcloth flag bears just 48 stars representing the US states – a design used only until 1959, before Alaska and Hawaii were admitted to the union.
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Heavy fabrics, clingy materials, and tight silhouettes only make hot days feel even hotter — but light, breezy dresses make cool and easy outfits.
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The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
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Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.
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Morning dawns gray and dismal, but the rain has almost ended.
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Warnings, laments, and odes to renewal were expressed pictorially as dying days under bleeding heavens, belching volcanoes, proud icebergs, lavish rainbows amid spangling, mist-suffusing sunlight and dawns of peace and hope.
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Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
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“Suns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suns. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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