SUNSHINE Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

sunshine

noun

ˈsən-ˌshīn

Definition of sunshine

as in sun

the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves spent a week at the shore soaking up the sunshine and salt air

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Recent Examples of sunshine Sunday looks largely dry with plenty of sunshine and slightly lower humidity. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026 Even the nighttime hours are likely to be uncomfortable, despite the lack of sunshine, NYC Emergency Management said. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 This curtain type is airy, casual, and gives your windows a sense of place and structure without feeling stuffy—or completely blacking out the sunshine during golden hour. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 Emily Ratajkowski is looking back on a month filled with sunshine, swimsuits and seaside views. — Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for 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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Temperature control requires some attention, as the trailers can heat up quickly in direct sunlight and cool dramatically after dark.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Cultiver’s 100% European flax linen panels put the fabric’s lighter side on full display, woven at just 130 GSM to create an airy drape that softly diffuses sunlight instead of blocking it.

— Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

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