sunburst

noun

Definition of sunburstnext
1
as in starburst

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2
as in beam

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3
as in sunlight

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Recent Examples of sunburst Above, rays of light radiate in high relief and sunburst guilloche is visible beneath the vivid hot enamel. — Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The decorative sunburst windows on the two dormers and the gable window are our favorite details. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Then there’s the ceiling, where a trompe l’oeil painter put in a pattern of sunbursts modeled after a Minton tile. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 8 May 2026 The owners’ curation of Danish and vintage furnishings (such as a sage-green Egg chair and walnut dining set) further celebrate the home’s bones, along with a framed photo of Aaron Slims’s Poolside Glamour and a sunburst metal work of art. — Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunburst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunburst
  1. starburst
  2. beam
  3. sunlight
  4. halo
  5. sunbeam
  6. sunshine
  7. ray
  8. sun
Noun
  • Molten chrome accents and starburst designs give the set an especially ethereal touch.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Robinson is capable of a starburst and has the highest ceiling.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of starburst
Noun
  • By changing its flight attitude, the platform could redirect the radar beam toward different sectors without depending entirely on a mechanically rotating antenna.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In work that would delight any Star Wars fan, scientists have now created an antenna from a plasma beam.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of beam
Noun
  • Seven-day itineraries are stubbornly unhurried, timed around the intersections of sunlight and wildlife routines.
    — Alexandra Marvar, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The dress was designed with a plunging neckline and a formfitting silhouette with a strips of fabric that evoked sunlight and rays.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of sunlight
Noun
  • The SpaceX plan The biggest ask SpaceX engineers had in meetings with NASA in early 2026 was removing the requirement to dock with Orion in a near-rectilinear halo orbit around the Moon.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers therefore need simulations that combine enormous volumes with enough resolution to capture dark matter halos, the structures in which galaxies form.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of halo
Noun
  • Paul Baker, always referred to by his first and last names, is a walking, talking sunbeam.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Advertisement Best of all is Deutch’s Gail, whose sunbeam demeanor barely conceals her flirty, mischievous side.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of sunbeam
Noun
  • The weekend looks fantastic for outdoor plans, with plenty of sunshine and no significant rain in the forecast.
    — Kate Bilo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The images are of a shimmering ocean, kids running on the beach, sunshine, a wedding proposal and a wholesome graduation ceremony.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of sunshine
Noun
  • Look for ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide in your sunscreen, which keep both UVB and the more dangerous UVA rays at bay.
    — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Factory 25 is planning a spring 2027 theatrical release followed by a digital and Blu-ray release.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of ray
Noun
  • There’s also an outdoor shower for a quick rinse and multiple lounging spaces both in and out of the sun.
    — Rachel Fletcher, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026
  • These are 10 times wider that the sun, with around 10 times the mass of our star.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Sunburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunburst. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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