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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
Another round of severe thunderstorms could bring strong wind and rain Sunday evening into Monday before a week of sun and spring temperatures.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
By the time Schwab ends his session, the sun has started to set and the temperatures have plummeted.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
The sun falls out of heaven like a stone.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Put them in a window box that gets morning sun and light afternoon shade.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
By the time Schwab ends his session, the sun has started to set and the temperatures have plummeted.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
The sun falls out of heaven like a stone.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Put them in a window box that gets morning sun and light afternoon shade.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
Noun
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The pair sequester themselves in a shed while guests revel outside in the sunshine.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many seniors sat outside on picnic tables in the sunshine to eat their lunch on a breezy 70-degree Tuesday, April 21.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even after long struggles, each sunrise opens space to drop regrets, ease pressure, and leave old weights behind.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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They wed later that year at sunrise atop Moscow Mountain near their alma mater.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2026
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Gray, 78, remains a priceless link between modern Leeds and its glory days through the 1960s and 1970s.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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British real estate billionaires the Reuben Brothers purchased the 16-story building in 2020, restoring the grand façade to its original glory while completely renovating the interiors for 100 brand-new guest rooms, including 30 suites, and 14 private residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
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Previous studies on these fascinating, transitioning galaxies were a bit of a hodgepodge.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Before long, a whole galaxy stretches across the sky, visible to the naked eye.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Your pace determines how steady your day feels.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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And while this is the king's first visit to his son's new home country since the rift, the four-day work trip isn't a personal one.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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In their applause and standing ovations, Democrats were clearly more supportive than many Republicans of King Charles' remarks stressing the importance of the NATO alliance and protecting the environment.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kim Kardashian recovered from being booed for about 15 seconds upon taking the podium to receiving big laughs and applause for some of her quips.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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