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moonbeam

noun

Definition of moonbeam

as in sunbeam

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Recent Examples of moonbeam But the dude was smiling, and his eyes twinkled like moonbeams hitting sand. — Nadeen Currie, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 Evolution’s answer is a precise celestial clock wound by a molecule that can sense moonbeams and sync the worms’ reproductive lives to lunar phases. — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023 These disorienting, disruptive moonbeams will force us all to do some emotional spring cleaning. — ELLE, 1 May 2023 This day has been a special dream from morning ‘til the last moonbeam. — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 12 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for moonbeam

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Advertisement Best of all is Deutch’s Gail, whose sunbeam demeanor barely conceals her flirty, mischievous side.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
Matted fur can trap heat and lead to overheating, even when felines are inside resting in a sunbeam.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026

Definition of sunbeam

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Historic ceiling beams were painted white to lighten the atmosphere, while high-gloss wood paneling pairs with handblown glass light fixtures from Vetreria Venier in Murano.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 July 2026
Electron beam lithography has long been valued for its exceptional resolution, but conventional single-beam systems have generally been too slow for many high-throughput manufacturing applications.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of beam

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Born out of California, Sun Bum has built its reputation on protecting both the skin and hair from UV rays, and this leave-in conditioner is one of its bestselling products.

— Nadine Solano, Vogue, 24 July 2026
The temperature has long been too cold for sandals and shorts; the blustery autumn wind is no substitute for cosy rays of summer sun.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 July 2026

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