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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
Most folks who do great with these have them in a good bit of sun.
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
The world's largest solar telescope on top of the Haleakala volcano in Hawaii has used a new instrument that took 15 years to build to produce a spectacular first image of the sun.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The most powerful instrument of its kind has now taken its first picture of the sun.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
And the conversation with a neighbor who said Maryanne had been his sun.
—Kristina Goetz, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
The world's largest solar telescope on top of the Haleakala volcano in Hawaii has used a new instrument that took 15 years to build to produce a spectacular first image of the sun.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The most powerful instrument of its kind has now taken its first picture of the sun.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
And the conversation with a neighbor who said Maryanne had been his sun.
—Kristina Goetz, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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Will Sacramento see sunshine or cloudy skies on Easter Sunday?—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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That said, most runners become slower with increasing temperatures, humidity, and sunshine exposure.6 5.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Miss Piggy, who is not anyone’s double, is the film’s undeniable star, complete with an Esther Williams–inspired underwater musical scene.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The hotel also provides yoga sessions at sunrise and sunset, held against the peaceful backdrop of Talamanca Bay.—
Jennifer Fernández Solano,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Here, guests can choose from a variety of accommodation types such as classic hotel rooms in its lodge to cottages offering large porches for watching the sunrise and sunsets, private log cabins on the lake, and even glamping tents in the woods.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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If the Dolphins want the offense to return to its 2023 glory, a quality pick or two will be key.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Following a major overhaul that was ready for 2024, which included restoring the paddock back to its former glory, projects continue throughout the site.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Sun Exposure: Dappled sunlight Soil Type: Loose, organically-rich Soil pH: Acidic 10 of 10 Hostas Hostas are one of the most popular plants for shady gardens.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Don’t forget to follow Martha Stewart’s rose care instructions, which include giving your roses full sunlight and planting them in well-draining soil.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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The findings, the researchers say, suggest that the supermassive black holes at the heart of many galaxies may spew gas up to five times further than was previously realized—and may also be active at more points in their life than just their infancy.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Humans have given only a handful of these galaxies catchy nicknames.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The day that promotes environmental protection and awareness is celebrating its 55th anniversary.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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In response to his comments, Mr. Trump took aim at the Fed chair, writing in a social media post the following day that the central bank should be cutting interest rates.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The applause break got added in, and then they were satiated.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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His performance left the coaches visibly moved, and the audience responded with raucous applause.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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