Definition of sunshinenext
as in sun
the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves spent a week at the shore soaking up the sunshine and salt air

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Recent Examples of sunshine For year-round Florida sunshine, fabulous beaches, and luxurious accommodations, plan an unforgettable girls getaway to Palm Beach or Miami. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 Sheer curtains can filter out very little sunshine, making the space still glow with natural light. Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 11 June 2026 Mostly depleted, the electrons then reach photosystem I, where another burst of sunshine kicks the flow back into high gear. Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026 Friday will feature more sunshine, far less humidity and some breezes that could push highs to near 80 degrees. Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunshine
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Noun
  • These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 June 2026
  • The skyline can barely be seen as the sun is setting behind him.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 June 2026
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  • If civilization persists long enough to see some of these changes, geoengineering would certainly be an option—like spreading aerosols in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight, for example.
    Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
  • For peaches that are still ripening, keep them at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 June 2026

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“Sunshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunshine. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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