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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
But after her session, she wasn't allowed to sweat, be in the sun or bend down for at least 24 hours.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Even in the blazing sun, the ice in his tumbler doesn’t melt.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
In a video posted on March 4, which has already been viewed 1.5 million times, a three-day-old Alex lies fast asleep in his owner's arms, taking a nap in the sun.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Blue Ghost also plans to capture high-definition imagery of a total eclipse as the Earth blocks the sun just before a lunar sunset ushers in frigid lunar night on March 16.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Even in the blazing sun, the ice in his tumbler doesn’t melt.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
In a video posted on March 4, which has already been viewed 1.5 million times, a three-day-old Alex lies fast asleep in his owner's arms, taking a nap in the sun.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Blue Ghost also plans to capture high-definition imagery of a total eclipse as the Earth blocks the sun just before a lunar sunset ushers in frigid lunar night on March 16.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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The Algarve appeals to most prospective expats who enjoy a mild climate, abundant sunshine, beautiful coastlines, friendly communities, and active lifestyle.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the frame right behind him, smiling in the sunshine, was Jody Wilson-Raybould, Canada’s new justice minister and attorney general.—
Paula Newton,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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This approach was not only intended for his stars, such as Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich and Juliette Lewis, but also his crew members and background artists.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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This phenomenon, known as Rayleigh scattering, creates the same effect that makes sunrises and sunsets so vivid, and paints the moon in an eerie, red glow.—
Michael D'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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Finally, as the name suggests, sunrise and sunset are spectacular times to behold the dunes blushing coral pink—another reason to consider camping here for a night or two.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
10 Mar. 2025
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There’s good news and bad news about the S & P 500 ‘s recent fall from glory, which at one point on Tuesday pulled the index 10% below its all-time high.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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His legacy is alive and well, though, because people still wax lyrical about his glory days, correlating their youth to his hedonistic ways.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the open-concept layout with natural sunlight, highlighting its bespoke European finishes, including sleek new flooring, custom tile work, and illuminated tray ceilings.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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Research shows that climate change can increase harmful algal blooms, which can change water’s oxygen levels for fish and block sunlight from underwater plants.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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One thing was certain: Per its title, it was set in the demimonde of the galaxy far, far away, among its scoundrels, and smugglers, and bounty hunters and assorted other criminals.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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In a theoretical model, the team predicted that a supermassive black hole in the LMC would create hypervelocity stars and place them on the edge of our galaxy.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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Talk about the purrfect way to start the day! Crush, a cat from Frederick Maryland, has an important job every morning when his baby sister Cora wakes up: Bedhead groomer!—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Wilmore's total across three flights will stand at 464 days aloft.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, for instance, or to keep time to music.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Mar. 2025
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Spellbound audiences burst into spontaneous applause.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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