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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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Using Your Zodiac Sign to Inspire Your Travels Your personal astrology—meaning your sun sign, or the zodiac sign that the sun was moving through when you were born, along with your entire birth chart—affects the cities, design styles, and weather patterns that speak to you, Brown explains.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
That's closer than Mercury, the innermost planet to the sun.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In any case, lots to watch after your busy days soaking in the sun.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In the photo, lead singer Danielle leans against a black SUV with her eyes closed, soaking in the sun.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
That's closer than Mercury, the innermost planet to the sun.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In any case, lots to watch after your busy days soaking in the sun.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In the photo, lead singer Danielle leans against a black SUV with her eyes closed, soaking in the sun.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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The warm peachy/coral hue mimics the natural flush that comes from sunshine, instantly brightening the complexion with a dewy, radiant finish.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The skies are a sparkling electric blue (Aspen gets 300 days of sunshine per year), while the temperature hovers at that Goldilocks range of high 70s, low 80s.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 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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For those lucky enough to view it, the moon's positioning will produce a sun that appears as a crescent at sunrise.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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One hour before sunrise, seven planets will be strung out across the sky from east to west, starting with Mercury and Jupiter very low to the eastern horizon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 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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Rubens recommends choosing a spot with full sun, ideally eight hours of direct sunlight daily.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Unlike the Kindle, the bezels are flush with the screen, which adds a little glare when viewed under direct sunlight.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Second, there was a time, within the first few hundred million years after the Big Bang, before stars and galaxies had even formed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 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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Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The new board will be responsible for the day to day management of Apex and will be key in setting the company’s agenda for future and long term growth.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
10 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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