Synonyms of sunlight

sunlight

noun

ˈsən-ˌlīt 

as in sun

the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves

let's raise the shades and let in some sunlight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sun
• sunshine
• daylight
• glare
• sunburst
• shine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cloudiness
• shade
• shadow
• penumbra
• umbra
• shadiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sunlight

Exposure to sunlight gives you more vitamin D, which is linked to memory improvement and mood enhancement. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025

For the past five years, in its slow and grinding way, the federal government labored to bring some sunlight into the shadowy realm of corporate secrecy. —Andrew Rice, Curbed, 4 Apr. 2025

One popular way to insulate them a few degrees is to cover the planting with row cover, a type of lightweight fabric designed to let most of the sunlight and rainfall reach the plants while shielding them from chills. —Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025

Because the planet lies close to its sun and roils at above 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, its skies are likely devoid of clouds, which tend to reflect sunlight and make planets bright. —Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025