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Recent Examples of starlight
When an alien microbe begins feasting on starlight, a frantic, galactic scramble to save humanity ensues in Project Hail Mary (2021), a science-fiction novel by Andy Weir.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Available in sky blue, midnight, starlight and silver, the new MacBook Air with M5 is available for pre-order now and in stores on Wednesday, March 11.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Under starlight, the flames encircled Fort King.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
The four globular clusters alone account for about 16% of the galaxy’s visible light, underscoring how little starlight CDG-2 produces on its own.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Available in sky blue, midnight, starlight and silver, the new MacBook Air with M5 is available for pre-order now and in stores on Wednesday, March 11.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Under starlight, the flames encircled Fort King.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
The four globular clusters alone account for about 16% of the galaxy’s visible light, underscoring how little starlight CDG-2 produces on its own.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starlight
Noun
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The timing of the chorus moves earlier as the Sun rises earlier—and may be influenced by temperature, weather and moonlight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Book a kayak or paddleboard tour with Outer Banks Kayak Adventures for a morning or moonlight paddle through the marshes of the Roanoke Sound and Cape Hatteras National Seashore.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All these moments drift by like dust in sunlight, ignored.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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These deer-resistant plants thrive in moist, well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But candlemania has gripped the world of interior design, as many crave the soft glow and more natural feel of candlelight, and holders become the ideal vehicle for decor expression without breaking the bank (in most cases).—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The serum is formulated with nourishing ingredients like glow-boosting niacinamide, firming peptides, and salmon DNA PDRN, a compound that hydrates and smooths while strengthening the skin barrier.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Starlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starlight. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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