sunburst
noun
sun·burst
ˈsən-ˌbərst 
often attributive
1
: a flash of sunlight especially through a break in clouds
2
a
: a jeweled brooch representing a sun surrounded by rays
b
: a design in the form of rays diverging from a central point
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At the upper left, the gray-bearded figure of a wise and eternal God directs the action, hovering within a dazzling golden sunburst.
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
The blue sunburst dial with horizontal relief embossing has applied baton-style hour markers and rounded baton-style hour and minute hands, all in rose-gold with a white luminescent coating.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The dial is adorned with horizontal relief embossing in an olive-green shade illuminated by a sunburst motif.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Add a touch of vintage charm to your kitchen with this Tupperware set that has the classic sunburst lid design.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
The blue sunburst dial with horizontal relief embossing has applied baton-style hour markers and rounded baton-style hour and minute hands, all in rose-gold with a white luminescent coating.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The dial is adorned with horizontal relief embossing in an olive-green shade illuminated by a sunburst motif.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Vintage-Style Tupperware Set Will Keep Your Food Fresh
Add a touch of vintage charm to your kitchen with this Tupperware set that has the classic sunburst lid design.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
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sunburst
noun
sun·burst
ˈsən-ˌbərst
1
: a flash of sunlight especially through a break in the clouds
2
a
: a jeweled pin representing a sun surrounded by rays
b
: a design in the form of rays extending from a central point
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