SUNBURST Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

sunburst

noun

Definition of sunburst

as in starburst

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as in beam

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as in sunlight

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Recent Examples of sunburst Above, rays of light radiate in high relief and sunburst guilloche is visible beneath the vivid hot enamel. — Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The decorative sunburst windows on the two dormers and the gable window are our favorite details. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 June 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

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Noun

Molten chrome accents and starburst designs give the set an especially ethereal touch.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
Robinson is capable of a starburst and has the highest ceiling.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of starburst

Noun

One mirror focused the X-rays vertically, while the other focused them horizontally, concentrating the beam into a spot measuring just 180 × 330 nanometers.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Mickelson noted that every ceiling in the theater is different — a coffered ceiling with hexagonal panels gives way to plaster beams designed and painted to look like wood.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

If a launch occurs around dusk or dawn, sunlight hits this flowing plume of frozen gases while the ground and skies remain mostly dark, resulting in a uniquely spectacular (albeit, unusual) view.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
He gets pummeled by waves and rip currents while negotiating the famously difficult shore dive but is soon swimming among brightly colored marine life and undulating kelp forests that filter sunlight from the surface.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sunlight

Noun

By roasting the brussels sprouts snuggled into a blanket of grated Parmesan cheese, the cheese melts into a crispy, frico-like sheet that clings onto the sprouts, surrounding them in a lace-like halo.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026
During the showcase, the automaker’s new CEO Mark Leiters revealed that the company plans to build more exclusive halo projects going forward, including a mid-engine supercar.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of halo

Noun

Sunday afternoon looks beautiful, with sunshine, lighter winds, and highs near 60 degrees.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
On Saturday morning, Donald Judd’s 100 Untitled Works in Mill Aluminum was glimmering in the Marfa sunshine, bathed in light with nobody to see it.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sunshine

Noun

The biggest challenges, its designers say, were mimicking the fade from crisp morning rays to bright noon light to a soft evening glow, and creating a sense of depth to conjure the distant sky.

— Emma Barker, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
To speed up the process, the team came up with the X-AutoMap software to work with the facility’s Hard X-ray Nanoprobe (HXN).

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of ray

Noun

These compounds quickly destroy the stratospheric ozone, the gas that filters out harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Ways to help control electricity use To control electricity use in the heat, the DWP recommends setting air conditioners to 78 degrees, closing curtains during peak sun hours and using fans to circulate air.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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