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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
At its peak, the flare was 30 times brighter than any prior black hole flare, emitting as much energy as 10 trillion suns.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 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
Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 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
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The dark-sky park, certified by light pollution authority DarkSky International, has incredibly inky nightscapes that help the stars, galaxies, and planets pop.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Flares such as this one reveal the presence of incredibly large stars near the hearts of galaxies and shed light on the very structure of galaxies, Ford said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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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
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The most famous of these works, Doctor Faustus, is about the glories and perils of eccentric genius.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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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
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But please know that those stars are given tenderly.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In his last days, my dying father longed for figs and other fruit, but thyme and duqqa were the only foods available in abundance under siege.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Come playoff time, such accolades matter not.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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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
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There have been several false dawns with reports about a new series or movie circulating for years.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Suns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suns. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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