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as in stars
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 sunrises
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 glories
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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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Coach Doc River played the role of Secret Santa by sitting the Bucks’ two biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was dealing with back spasms, and Damian Lillard, who was out with a non-COVID-19 illness.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, the image ended up being so deep—and revealed so many galaxies—that some of the individual objects began to merge and become indistinguishable from each other.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The discovery could help scientists settle a long-running debate concerning how the centers of these dwarf galaxies are forged.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Music runs in her family – her father was an organist for the San Diego Chargers and Clippers, and her mother once sang with Aretha Franklin in her gospel days.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The remix came together in three days.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Rebels featured the best defensive line south of Columbus, Ohio, and several players received high accolades.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Andre's achievements have earned him numerous accolades in his field.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Winter Park Farmers’ Market takes place on Saturday mornings all year long and supplies locals and visitors alike with their fresh offerings, from baked goods and bagels to unique jerkies.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The chilly mornings can make morning stiffness worse.—
Elizabeth Medeiros,
Health,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Suns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suns. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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