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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
Using Your Zodiac Sign to Inspire Your Travels Your personal astrology—meaning your sun sign, or the zodiac sign that the sun was moving through when you were born, along with your entire birth chart—affects the cities, design styles, and weather patterns that speak to you, Brown explains.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
That's closer than Mercury, the innermost planet to the sun.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In any case, lots to watch after your busy days soaking in the sun.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In the photo, lead singer Danielle leans against a black SUV with her eyes closed, soaking in the sun.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
That's closer than Mercury, the innermost planet to the sun.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In any case, lots to watch after your busy days soaking in the sun.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In the photo, lead singer Danielle leans against a black SUV with her eyes closed, soaking in the sun.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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Will Sacramento see sunshine or cloudy skies on Easter Sunday?—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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That said, most runners become slower with increasing temperatures, humidity, and sunshine exposure.6 5.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Aberdeen would have been a fan favorite and the top returner in a backcourt losing three stars in Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2025
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The hotel also provides yoga sessions at sunrise and sunset, held against the peaceful backdrop of Talamanca Bay.—
Jennifer Fernández Solano,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Here, guests can choose from a variety of accommodation types such as classic hotel rooms in its lodge to cottages offering large porches for watching the sunrise and sunsets, private log cabins on the lake, and even glamping tents in the woods.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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If the Dolphins want the offense to return to its 2023 glory, a quality pick or two will be key.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Following a major overhaul that was ready for 2024, which included restoring the paddock back to its former glory, projects continue throughout the site.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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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
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The findings, the researchers say, suggest that the supermassive black holes at the heart of many galaxies may spew gas up to five times further than was previously realized—and may also be active at more points in their life than just their infancy.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Second, there was a time, within the first few hundred million years after the Big Bang, before stars and galaxies had even formed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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The new board will be responsible for the day to day management of Apex and will be key in setting the company’s agenda for future and long term growth.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The applause break got added in, and then they were satiated.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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His performance left the coaches visibly moved, and the audience responded with raucous applause.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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