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Examples of sunlight in a Sentence
Sunlight streamed through the windows.
let's raise the shades and let in some sunlight
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How to store: Instead, aim for conditions between 60° to 65°F, in an area that’s out of the direct path of sunlight and that allows for airflow.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
In the winter months, the sun follows a lower path, allowing rays of sunlight to slip under the overhang and warm the home, Safi explained.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
The itinerary takes advantage of the 19-plus hours of sunlight available during the summer solstice, giving you that much more time to take in views of Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, the College Fjord, and more.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
People with darker skin or those living in less sunny regions may need more sunlight to get the same effect.
—Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of sunlight was
in the 13th century
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“Sunlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunlight. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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