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as in sunshine
the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves
be sure to wear sunscreen if you plan to spend more than a few minutes in the sun
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as in star
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 sunrise
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 glory
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 sun
Most folks who do great with these have them in a good bit of sun.
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
The world's largest solar telescope on top of the Haleakala volcano in Hawaii has used a new instrument that took 15 years to build to produce a spectacular first image of the sun.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The most powerful instrument of its kind has now taken its first picture of the sun.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
And the conversation with a neighbor who said Maryanne had been his sun.
—Kristina Goetz, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
The world's largest solar telescope on top of the Haleakala volcano in Hawaii has used a new instrument that took 15 years to build to produce a spectacular first image of the sun.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The most powerful instrument of its kind has now taken its first picture of the sun.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
And the conversation with a neighbor who said Maryanne had been his sun.
—Kristina Goetz, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
Noun
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Will Sacramento see sunshine or cloudy skies on Easter Sunday?—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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That said, most runners become slower with increasing temperatures, humidity, and sunshine exposure.6 5.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double to put the team up 4-3 in the bottom of the inning when players from his team frantically tried to alert umpires and security the fan was on the warning track.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Steel previously represented rap star Young Thug during his RICO trial.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The hotel also provides yoga sessions at sunrise and sunset, held against the peaceful backdrop of Talamanca Bay.—
Jennifer Fernández Solano,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The band played from just before midnight until after sunrise; part of the show was broadcast live on ABC News.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Harris and several co-owners, including Mitch Rales and Mark Ein, grew up as Washington football fans during that era, which included the glory days of three Super Bowl championships from 1982-91.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Players, coaching staff and fans all celebrated together on the pitch and in the club’s bar after the game, singing, dancing and revelling in title glory.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Sun Exposure: Dappled sunlight Soil Type: Loose, organically-rich Soil pH: Acidic 10 of 10 Hostas Hostas are one of the most popular plants for shady gardens.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Don’t forget to follow Martha Stewart’s rose care instructions, which include giving your roses full sunlight and planting them in well-draining soil.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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Being part of a galaxy group can also alter the course of a galaxy's evolution through mergers and gravitational interactions.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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The rich and glamorous Coruscant — where the galaxy’s most powerful mingle — is on display here, as society’s elite gather for the annual party season, celebrating the Senate’s new members.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The day that promotes environmental protection and awareness is celebrating its 55th anniversary.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Carrot seeds will germinate in 10 to 21 days and go from seed to harvest in 50 to 75 days.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of troops from multiple branches of the military rehearsed for weeks under the adoring eyes and feverish applause from the local people.—
Nga Pham,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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The vice president’s comments received applause from the crowd, which was made up of business leaders and students, according to reporters traveling with Vance in India.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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