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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
With the sun journeying through Aquarius, your 11th house of friendships, community affairs and future visions is energized and activated.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
My swimsuit hangs limp over the edge, drying in the warm embrace of the Salvadoran sun.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
While forecasters predicted the morning would start off in the mid-30s with a bit of sun, temps will dive toward the 20s as the day wears on, paving the way for some serious snow.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
The discovery of the volcanic eruption and resulting volcanic winter may suggest that the sun stones at Vasagård were a response to climate crisis, meant to drive away the darkness of the sun.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
My swimsuit hangs limp over the edge, drying in the warm embrace of the Salvadoran sun.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
While forecasters predicted the morning would start off in the mid-30s with a bit of sun, temps will dive toward the 20s as the day wears on, paving the way for some serious snow.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
The discovery of the volcanic eruption and resulting volcanic winter may suggest that the sun stones at Vasagård were a response to climate crisis, meant to drive away the darkness of the sun.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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Taking in the sunshine and a beautiful day in the city.—
Vanessa Wachtmeister, Contributor,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2025
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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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The reality star from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills just shared her favorite winter fashion finds during an Amazon Live.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The decisions coaches make will undoubtedly leave some stars on the outside looking in. Fans, players and media alike will soon find out who makes the cut.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Here's when totality begins from time zones in Europe: 6:26 a.m. GMT on Friday, March 14, 2025 (just before sunrise) 7:26 a.m. CET on Friday, March 14, 2025 (just before sunrise) After March 2025, when is the next total lunar eclipse?—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Imagine sitting in a cozy chair on your patio every morning to watch the sunrise or lounging in that same chair in the afternoons to watch birds collect seeds from your bird feeder.—
Michelle Mastro,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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From tackling sticky messes to restoring items to their former glory, these are our readers' 10 most-clicked cleaning conundrums of the year.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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This time, players can start the glory kill from any angle without a long animation that kills time to move on to the next demon.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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Specialized telescopes have enabled astronomers to track radio bursts within the Milky Way galaxy as well as up to 8 billion light-years away.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the dormant galaxy from which these radio bursts are originating should not contain this type of young star, according to a paper published Wednesday in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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When his audition day finally rolled around, Davidson didn't walk away from it feeling sure of himself.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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That’s despite the boom-and-bust cycle of day trading and meme stocks that captured America’s interest during the Covid pandemic.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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The brief applause, though, was the first and last time the TikTok phenom (157 million followers and counting) had the spotlight.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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The outgoing chief executive saved his applause for Trump’s mention of the release Sunday by Hamas of three Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement that took months to negotiate.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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