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 The Southern Environmental Law Center, a large environment watchdog, just filed a lawsuit alleging the OpenAI deal violated Georgia sunshine laws that guarantee public access to government meetings and records. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026 In photos shared by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos on September 19, the British lawyer could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress during a week-long trip to Malawi, Africa as part of a Clooney Foundation for Justice initiative. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 Orlando has around 2,930 hours of sunshine each year, meaning your plans won’t often be dampened by rain. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 Highs should drop to 74 on Wednesday and 75 on Thursday under partial sunshine, according to the NWS. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunshine

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Once the sun sets, the Three Jewels, one of the five bars, is the place to head for.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The Sydney emblem design contained representations of famous landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, the city's famous harbor and beaches, as well as boomerangs, sun and rocks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of sun

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The bleachy sunlight is just right, as is the shrugging acceptance that this town’s strivers must accept a fair amount of filth.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Why the direction of emitted light matters A solar cell receives sunlight from a relatively narrow range of directions.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

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