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 Step 4: Tumble or Air Dry Follow the drying instructions on the care tag; if air drying is called for, dry the bed outdoors in the sunshine, as sun and air are natural deodorizers. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025 For your weekend Going out ✍️ Famed poet Amanda Gorman includes grabbing sunshine at the Santa Monica Pier as part of her perfect Sunday Funday. 🏠 L.A. is home to TV’s most iconic houses. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025 Some roses require regular spraying and fertilizing to look their best; all require sunshine, good drainage, and soil rich in organic matter. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025 Perez said the bill aims to bring universities’ presidential searches back into the sunshine, in reference to a provision that would repeal a law that currently shields information about the candidates vying to become college and university presidents. Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sunshine

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“Sunshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunshine. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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