sunshine

noun

ˈsən-ˌshīn How to pronounce sunshine (audio)
Definition of sunshinenext
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 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 The 44-year-old completed her look with a flowing, sunshine-yellow gown by Elie Saab, King Charles' Royal Family Order badge and the Royal Victorian Order sash and star. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Accompanied by her husband Prince William, the Princess of Wales modeled a sunshine yellow gown for the white-tie Windsor Castle soirée. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunshine
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  1. sun
  2. sunlight
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  • 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
Definition of sun
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  • 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

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“Sunshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunshine. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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