starlight

noun

Definition of starlightnext
as in moonlight

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Recent Examples of starlight Nocturnal mammals depend on natural moonlight and starlight. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 By examining how the atmospheric signal changed over time, Gapp and his team found that the evening side absorbed slightly more starlight than the morning side, the study reports. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 June 2026 Instead, the observations showed a gradual dimming effect, suggesting that starlight was passing through a thin layer of gas before vanishing. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Some bathrooms have been updated with a walk-in shower, while others (including my room) have a shower-tub combo in starlight marble, which has flecks of shiny stone that seem to sparkle, but are slightly uncomfortable to climb into and out of. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for starlight
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  1. moonlight
  2. sunlight
  3. glow
Noun
  • The glowing ribbon of the Milky Way tumbles directly through this cosmic triangle before arcing towards the southern horizon, though its diffuse light will be hidden behind a veil of moonlight on the night of the full moon.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • Here’s when to watch and how to catch the best views before bright moonlight interferes.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of moonlight
Noun
  • Use window coverings One simple action people can take at home is to block out as much sunlight as possible from coming through windows.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Too Much Sunlight Cucumbers need at least six hours of sunlight each day.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of sunlight
Noun
  • From date night sightings and courtside appearances to red carpets, this era has brought a noticeable glow to her style.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of glow

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