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 The decorative sunburst windows on the two dormers and the gable window are our favorite details. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 The center disc, done in a Blackor fumé (also with a sunburst pattern), is where the second time zone resides, with a white arrow marking the way. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 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
  • The luminous formation about 16 million light-years away visible around the galaxy is called a starburst ring, home to new stars.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • The images show the distinctive inner region of Messier 94, known as a starburst ring, in which new stars are being born.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of starburst
Noun
  • That’s harder than trying to spot a firefly right next to someone flashing their high-beams at you.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The antlers grew off to the sides of the deer’s head instead of going upward, which contributed to the wide inside spread and long beams.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of beam
Noun
  • The full-size prototype, installed on Hongqi’s EHS7 electric SUV, can reportedly produce up to 300 watts of power under sufficient sunlight and generate around 400 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This is also important because retinol makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight, and thus more prone to burning.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunlight
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  • There are very few tools that can accurately assess skills, but relying on managerial judgment alone is fraught with biases like the halo, horn and recency effects.
    — Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Honey, compared to white sugar, has a bit of a health halo and is thought of as a better choice than refined sugars.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of halo
Noun
  • Advertisement Best of all is Deutch’s Gail, whose sunbeam demeanor barely conceals her flirty, mischievous side.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
  • Matted fur can trap heat and lead to overheating, even when felines are inside resting in a sunbeam.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Definition of sunbeam
Noun
  • Its thick green leaves look juicy, and the mulberries are already red because of the sunshine and the good care of the gardeners.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On the album cover, Wolfe is seen outdoors in the sunshine, but the setting is the eerie landscape of Mono Lake, California, with its strange rock formations representing another in a series of epic locations for the singer.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunshine
Noun
  • Tycho Crater is visible in the lower region of the lunar disk close to the shadow, while bright ejecta rays of reflective material brighten the darker lunar seas, where lava solidified to form basaltic plains billions of years ago.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers also used X-rays at SLAC’s Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource to track what was happening inside the electrolyte.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ray
Noun
  • Sometimes the sun was too bright, or the moon wasn’t bright enough.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Then as the sun goes down, the lounge will turn into a strictly 21-and-over venue with live music.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Sunburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunburst. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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