SUNSHINE Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

sunshine

noun

ˈsən-ˌshīn

as in sun

the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves spent a week at the shore soaking up the sunshine and salt air

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Recent Examples of sunshine The morning fog had given way to sunshine, but a deep puddle stood nearby from the heavy rain. —

Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Hoosiers in Central Indiana can expect sunshine throughout Thursday, March 12, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service. —

Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 12 Mar. 2026 Travelers are seeking sunshine this spring break. —

Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026 The $5 million estate offers plenty of spots to soak up Savannah’s warm sunshine. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunshine

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunshine

Noun

Those who did spend a day in the sun were what appeared to be the average crowds the city sees outside Spring Break.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026