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
  • Some weeks, the stars align in all the right ways.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In contrast with fans of other genres who expect stars to drop a thick new novel every half decade or so, romance readers expect their favorite authors to publish fast and frequently, and writers are typically happy to oblige.
    Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Standouts include the state’s oldest, the Olson Observation Tower, which opened in 1922 and features 133 steps for panoramic views over Monongahela National Forest, while the Bickle Knob Observation Tower is a favorite spot for sunrises and sunsets.
    Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 16 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
  • From even tiny initial seed fluctuations in the matter density of the Universe, star clusters, galaxies, groups and clusters of galaxies, and even larger structures like superclusters began to form.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Understanding them helps astronomers probe how black holes influence their host galaxies, regulating star formation and spreading matter and energy far into intergalactic space.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • He was sentenced to serve seven days in a DUI education center and ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The city must notify the state at least 90 days before the first day of the month in which the ordinance is effective.
    Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
  • And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.
    Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 2 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
  • His father, Gary McKinley, earned all-America honors at Dayton University, playing defensive back for a Flyers team that went 11-0 in 1996.
    Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Pinnick will start at Cal Poly after earning Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025

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