as in moonlight
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Recent Examples of starlight
Planets exert gentle influence on nearby stars, so by watching the wobble, dimming or distortion of starlight, scientists can infer the presence of these elusive targets.
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Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Creed Delphinus Inspired by the radiant Delphinus constellation this fragrance is meant to capture the beauty of starlight.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Furthermore, analyzing the starlight passing through the atmosphere of a planet can tell researchers the composition of that atmosphere.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2025
During March, the Milky Way is visible from the Northern Hemisphere as an arc of starlight in the east — exactly as totality gets underway.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Creed Delphinus Inspired by the radiant Delphinus constellation this fragrance is meant to capture the beauty of starlight.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Furthermore, analyzing the starlight passing through the atmosphere of a planet can tell researchers the composition of that atmosphere.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2025
During March, the Milky Way is visible from the Northern Hemisphere as an arc of starlight in the east — exactly as totality gets underway.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for starlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starlight
Noun
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The glow the phenomenon emits has been reported by sailors to be strong enough to read by — a stark contrast to the dark ocean typically seen when there is no sun or moonlight.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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Learn the unique aspects of moonlight gardening, from plant selection to creating a magical nighttime atmosphere.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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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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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“Starlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starlight. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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