ray of sunshine
noun phrase
: someone or something that makes a person happier or a place more cheerful
Their baby girl was their own little ray of sunshine.
Examples of ray of sunshine in a Sentence
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In the books, Nettles is a refreshing ray of sunshine among a cast of tyrants and murderers.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 July 2024
Finally, a ray of sunshine in what appeared to be a losing campaign for Democrats.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2024
Janet Jackson will forever be that girl: mother to the girls, gays, and theys, the blueprint, the prototype, and an eternal, inclusive ray of sunshine.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 13 July 2024
While the show is a ray of sunshine, due to last year’s WGA and SAG strikes, the last two episodes of Season 2 weren’t filmed during the summer with the rest of the episodes.
—Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 20 June 2024
The bright color is also like a fresh ray of sunshine after dreary winter dressing.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
The success of this Geneva Spring Sales edition – in terms of value and lots sold – provides a ray of sunshine for the watch industry as a whole as buyers were out in force.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
This rectangular ray of sunshine will be a standout feature in almost any room.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 38 of 40 Sweet Tea-And-Lemonade Cake
This Arnold-Palmer inspired sheet cake is like a ray of sunshine.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2024
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 July 2024
Finally, a ray of sunshine in what appeared to be a losing campaign for Democrats.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2024
Janet Jackson will forever be that girl: mother to the girls, gays, and theys, the blueprint, the prototype, and an eternal, inclusive ray of sunshine.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 13 July 2024
While the show is a ray of sunshine, due to last year’s WGA and SAG strikes, the last two episodes of Season 2 weren’t filmed during the summer with the rest of the episodes.
—Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 20 June 2024
The bright color is also like a fresh ray of sunshine after dreary winter dressing.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
The success of this Geneva Spring Sales edition – in terms of value and lots sold – provides a ray of sunshine for the watch industry as a whole as buyers were out in force.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
This rectangular ray of sunshine will be a standout feature in almost any room.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 38 of 40 Sweet Tea-And-Lemonade Cake
This Arnold-Palmer inspired sheet cake is like a ray of sunshine.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2024
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“Ray of sunshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ray%20of%20sunshine. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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