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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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Recent Examples of sun
But some people encounter my stony glare and ask if the sun is bothering me.
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Sarah Garfinkel, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
Heavy snow may fall in one spot while the sun shines a mile or two distant in either direction.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Play the Sun In a perfect scenario, your decoys will be in the sun (so ducks can see them well) and your hide will be in the shadows.
—Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Throughout its mission, Parker has moved closer to the sun.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Garfinkel, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
Heavy snow may fall in one spot while the sun shines a mile or two distant in either direction.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Play the Sun In a perfect scenario, your decoys will be in the sun (so ducks can see them well) and your hide will be in the shadows.
—Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Throughout its mission, Parker has moved closer to the sun.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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For the past six weeks, Clarke displayed his skills in the warm sunshine of the Arizona Fall League.Chuck Murr, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Most of the Heartbreakers contributed to Petty’s solo debut, but the album is defined by how the California sunshine of Petty’s 12-string guitars is run through the crisp, glossy sound Lynne had perfected with ELO.Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Defensive coordinator Robert Livingston’s unit had an array of stars on Saturday.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The city is expecting 500,000 tourists for the pop star’s six-night, two-weekend stand of her Eras tour.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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If the weather conditions are in your favor, the best time to point your eyes to the sky is just after sunset or right before sunrise.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Showers were falling by sunrise Monday in the East Bay, with rain spreading to the South Bay by mid-morning.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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White pedestals rise out of the floor whenever a character needs to be elevated, either in glory or shame.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Among the 18 players for both teams to give a pregame press conference, Rizzo talked about a litany of topics, including his experience on the 2016 Chicago Cubs, who overcame a three games to one deficit to taste World Series glory for the first time since 1908.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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But because those galaxies are so far away, the pictures end up blurry.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Their cores may even one day even combine, becoming one giant galaxy.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Early in the day, thermals bring scent up from below.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here's how to get tickets Starbucks red cup day 2024: How to get your free collector cup When is 'Wicked' coming out?Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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When most of Tammy Faye’s numbers reached their big finishes, the audience around me produced awkward bursts of lukewarm applause.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Page said, which was met with applause from the community members at the meeting.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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