SUNSHINES 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 By Friday, skies are expected to gradually clear, with sunshine returning and temperatures warming slightly. —

Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026 In Kennedy’s original series, Dean and Allie’s love story happens in Book Three, The Score, after the follow-up book The Mistake, which tracks the grumpy sunshine romance of John Logan (Antonio Cipriano) and Grace Ivers (India Fowler). —

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026 Her stylish pre-match outfit was layered over an impressive gold tennis dress designed by Nike, which was striped with sequins and sparkled in the Parisian sunshine. —

Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 27 May 2026 Spend the day cruising through quiet coves, anchoring for a swim, soaking up the sunshine, and taking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views from the water. —

Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunshine

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There were plenty of compelling story lines taking shape as the sun began to dip on the legendary course.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
With its brilliant white surface reflecting the searing Spanish sun, the cross that crowns the Tower of Jesus Christ (the other 17 towers are dedicated to the 12 apostles, four Evangelists and the Virgin Mary) is as tall as a five-story building and weighs around 100 tons.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 June 2026