sunlight

noun

ˈsən-ˌlīt How to pronounce sunlight (audio)
Definition of sunlightnext
as in sun
the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves let's raise the shades and let in some sunlight

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Recent Examples of sunlight Researchers at the University of Ottawa in Canada have demonstrated that quantum entanglement between photons does not require coherent sources of light like lasers but can be generated using incoherent sources such as direct sunlight too. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 Authorities urged residents and tourists to avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day, remain indoors where possible and drink plenty of water. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Regularly dusting the leaves gets rid of debris that blocks sunlight. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Keep the bag out of direct sunlight and check daily so ripe fruit doesn’t tip into overripe. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunlight
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  1. sun
  2. sunshine
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  • Why This Eclipse Is Special Lunar eclipses occur only during a full moon, when Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Outside, women trudge past in a rainbow of saris that cling to their fragile frames, seared by the punishing sun.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sun
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  • An expanding restaurant chain will bring some Arizona sunshine to the Boise area’s breakfast scene next year.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The old gods must have heard her plea, because all of a sudden, there’s sunshine in Harrenhal.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
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“Sunlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunlight. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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