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
The overall effect is warming and luminous, like spritzing on a beam of moonlight.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
White blooms reflect the moonlight better than colorful flowers.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
In real life, moonlight spreads as far as the eye can see; the challenge for Prieto was to recreate its expansiveness while also finding a balance between darkness and light.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
As opposed to the beginning of the film, where the night is mainly lit with practicals, here the moonlight quickly becomes the only source that motivates the lighting.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
White blooms reflect the moonlight better than colorful flowers.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
In real life, moonlight spreads as far as the eye can see; the challenge for Prieto was to recreate its expansiveness while also finding a balance between darkness and light.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
As opposed to the beginning of the film, where the night is mainly lit with practicals, here the moonlight quickly becomes the only source that motivates the lighting.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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Unlike the Kindle, the bezels are flush with the screen, which adds a little glare when viewed under direct sunlight.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rubens recommends choosing a spot with full sun, ideally eight hours of direct sunlight daily.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The warm peachy/coral hue mimics the natural flush that comes from sunshine, instantly brightening the complexion with a dewy, radiant finish.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The skies are a sparkling electric blue (Aspen gets 300 days of sunshine per year), while the temperature hovers at that Goldilocks range of high 70s, low 80s.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
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Crews are waiting for daylight to fully assess the situation.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Millions of people in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and beyond were able to view the glow of the northern lights.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2025
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From his early Neptunes days to his current reign as Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Creative Director, he’s remained a masterclass in glow, grace, and reinvention.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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