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
With no moonlight to brighten the sky, stargazers can enjoy some of the darkest skies of the month, perfect for observing stars, planets, and deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Remember to dance in the moonlight, stop and smell the foliage, and live authentically.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Nov. 2024
The moonlight will reduce contrast and make spotting the comet more difficult.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
More importantly, the sunlight, moonlight or both become eclipsed, making intentions set during this time chaotic and unpredictable.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for moonlight 
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Remember to dance in the moonlight, stop and smell the foliage, and live authentically.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Nov. 2024
The moonlight will reduce contrast and make spotting the comet more difficult.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
More importantly, the sunlight, moonlight or both become eclipsed, making intentions set during this time chaotic and unpredictable.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for moonlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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Xcel Energy recommends: Opening the curtains during the day to increase heat through direct sunlight.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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Plus, this plant is easy to care for and thrives in indirect sunlight.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Abundant sunshine will help temperatures climb into the 40s, potentially into the low 50s in northeast Florida today.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Taking in the sunshine and a beautiful day in the city.—
Vanessa Wachtmeister, Contributor,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The condition has been linked to a biochemical imbalance in the brain prompted by shorter daylight hours and less sunlight in winter.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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The live streams are active during daylight hours, and highlights can be viewed outside these times.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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When touched, its hood and tail glow with a constellation of blue-green dots like an underwater planetarium.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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It's packed with rice powder, a chef's kiss of skin-loving enzymes and vitamins (A, B2, B12, and E) that soften, brighten, and give your skin a plump, healthy glow.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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