as in sun
the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves let's raise the shades and let in some sunlight

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Recent Examples of sunlight Heat and sunlight degrade the virus on surfaces, the USDA says. Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025 Inspired by the warmth of a Haussmann-style Parisian pied-à-terre, where sunlight streams through velvet curtains, Abel founder Frances Shoemack and New Zealand’s only master perfumer, Isaac Sinclair, offer a sophisticated scent. airmail.news, 11 Jan. 2025 In the wild, the color fades over time with exposure to sunlight. Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025 Several factors contributed to warming in 2024, scientists said, including the El Niño ocean cycle early in the year and a reduction in global cloud cover allowing more sunlight to reach the planet's surface. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sunlight 

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“Sunlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunlight. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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