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Recent Examples of starlight
In this case, the team studied data from the Webb Telescope gathered from observing K2-18b as the planet crossed in front of its star, causing starlight to filter through the planet’s atmosphere.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 June 2025
At the same time, a dense fog of hydrogen gas with a little helium mixed in filled the universe and absorbed the starlight.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
With a surface of nearly 2000 degrees Celsius (about 3632 degrees Fahrenheit), the planet glows bright red while still reflecting starlight.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
As a planet transits, starlight pours through its atmosphere, allowing telescopes to collect light that’s been filtered through it.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 June 2025
At the same time, a dense fog of hydrogen gas with a little helium mixed in filled the universe and absorbed the starlight.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
With a surface of nearly 2000 degrees Celsius (about 3632 degrees Fahrenheit), the planet glows bright red while still reflecting starlight.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
As a planet transits, starlight pours through its atmosphere, allowing telescopes to collect light that’s been filtered through it.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starlight
Noun
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Observing Tips To catch the slender sliver of moonlight, your observing location spot will need to give you a completely unobstructed line of sight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Her snow leopard lamp stretches its paws at dusk, then curls up, purring in moonlight.—
Katherine Larson
July 16,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Just avoid placing the fruit in direct sunlight, which could lead to uneven softening or spoilage.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Giant hogweed, which releases a sap that reacts with sunlight and can lead to severe skin burns.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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This facial will help restore your glow and your faith.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Its boat ride travels through a dark and dense indoor jungle filled with glow in the dark plants.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Starlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starlight. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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