as in sunlight
the light of the moon
A figure appeared in the moonlight. a moonlight cruise down the river
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Recent Examples of moonlight
This is the moment of the month when the night sky begins to get becomes bleached by moonlight, making stargazing more difficult.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The grand sky view, combined with the spectacular night sky without the glow of urban lights, makes this a perfect location to gaze at the Milky Way or enjoy the mystery of the desert washed in the glow of moonlight.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Under moonlight, the six men shuffled to the village church.
—Prianka Srinivasan Matthew Abbott, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
According to Cabot, the shade warms up beautifully under the glow of fire pits, string lights, and moonlight.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The grand sky view, combined with the spectacular night sky without the glow of urban lights, makes this a perfect location to gaze at the Milky Way or enjoy the mystery of the desert washed in the glow of moonlight.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Under moonlight, the six men shuffled to the village church.
—Prianka Srinivasan Matthew Abbott, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
According to Cabot, the shade warms up beautifully under the glow of fire pits, string lights, and moonlight.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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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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Mirroring the figures of the standard Instinct 3 watches, the AMOLED model can last up to 24 days, the Solar version up to 40 days — or unlimited stamina with light use if the watch sees enough direct sunlight each day.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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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Sitting in the sunshine along the sidewalk at Pulpo Kitchen & Lounge, a relatively new restaurant on Central Ave, General Manager Dylan Ruhe explained how this neighborhood, known as the Grand Central District, would probably not have supported this eatery ten or twenty years ago.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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The latest directive from Trump follows ongoing efforts in Congress to adopt daylight saving time - including the Sunshine Protection Act, which was reintroduced in the House and Senate by Florida Republicans Rep. Vern Buchanan and Sen. Rick Scott in January.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Newman’s Own is betting on something older—and maybe more powerful: the warm glow effect.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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My skin feels noticeably softer, more hydrated, and has a natural glow that lasts all day.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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