as in sunlight
the light of the moon
A figure appeared in the moonlight. a moonlight cruise down the river
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Recent Examples of moonlight
According to Cabot, the shade warms up beautifully under the glow of fire pits, string lights, and moonlight.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Learn the unique aspects of moonlight gardening, from plant selection to creating a magical nighttime atmosphere.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The overall effect is warming and luminous, like spritzing on a beam of moonlight.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
Each year, in late spring and early summer, female sea turtles will crawl out of the ocean under moonlight to lay their eggs in the sand, often returning to the same beach on which they were born many years earlier.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 1 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Learn the unique aspects of moonlight gardening, from plant selection to creating a magical nighttime atmosphere.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The overall effect is warming and luminous, like spritzing on a beam of moonlight.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
Each year, in late spring and early summer, female sea turtles will crawl out of the ocean under moonlight to lay their eggs in the sand, often returning to the same beach on which they were born many years earlier.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moonlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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Unlike the Kindle, the bezels are flush with the screen, which adds a little glare when viewed under direct sunlight.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rubens recommends choosing a spot with full sun, ideally eight hours of direct sunlight daily.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The warm peachy/coral hue mimics the natural flush that comes from sunshine, instantly brightening the complexion with a dewy, radiant finish.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The skies are a sparkling electric blue (Aspen gets 300 days of sunshine per year), while the temperature hovers at that Goldilocks range of high 70s, low 80s.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The latest directive from Trump follows ongoing efforts in Congress to adopt daylight saving time - including the Sunshine Protection Act, which was reintroduced in the House and Senate by Florida Republicans Rep. Vern Buchanan and Sen. Rick Scott in January.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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My skin feels noticeably softer, more hydrated, and has a natural glow that lasts all day.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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Newman’s Own is betting on something older—and maybe more powerful: the warm glow effect.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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