as in sunlight
the light of the moon
A figure appeared in the moonlight. a moonlight cruise down the river
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Recent Examples of moonlight
With a new moon on Tuesday, May 27, there will be no interference from moonlight, making the skies as dark as possible in the early hours during astronomical darkness.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
From the North Face to the South Face, from the sunlight to the moonlight, from a seed to a tree!
—Zadie Smith, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
With a new moon earlier this week, the pre-dawn and post-sunset hours are free from strong moonlight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
These findings raise concerns about how this spreading shadow could reshape marine ecosystems that depend on sunlight and moonlight for survival.
—Jay Kakade
june 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
From the North Face to the South Face, from the sunlight to the moonlight, from a seed to a tree!
—Zadie Smith, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
With a new moon earlier this week, the pre-dawn and post-sunset hours are free from strong moonlight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
These findings raise concerns about how this spreading shadow could reshape marine ecosystems that depend on sunlight and moonlight for survival.
—Jay Kakade
june 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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Like clockwork, those cute little cottontail rabbits show up here on Mt. Hoo regularly when the bright flame of sunlight has just about gone out for the day.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Not all perennials need an abundance of sunlight—there are also plenty of plants that prefer partial or full shade.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Noun
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July always arrives with a blend of sunshine and sorrow for me.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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After several days of spotty showers, a few stronger, scarier storms, and sporadic outbreaks of sunshine, Austin has virtually zero rain chances on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT
Updated July 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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Let there be light: This modern desk lamp is designed to intelligently illuminate your space by tracking local daylight to automatically balance the brightness and color temperature.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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Giambattista Valli—fresh off receiving the title of Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French government—basked in the glow of both the honor and an exceptional runway show.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Set in San Francisco in the early 1990s, this coming-of-age novel shines with a heady, nostalgic glow while never ignoring reality.—
Connie Ogle,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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