SUNSHINE Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

sunshine

noun

ˈsən-ˌshīn

Definition of sunshine

as in sun

the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves spent a week at the shore soaking up the sunshine and salt air

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Recent Examples of sunshine Setúbal, Portugal getty Portugal remains a popular destination for Americans seeking a base in Europe, with warm weather and over 300 days of sunshine per year, Atlantic beaches, excellent local cuisine, and a relaxed lifestyle. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Clouds should gradually break for some sunshine with temperatures climbing into the mid 80s. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Ever since Bram Stoker popularized Count Dracula as a gothic figure of fantasy, the word vampire has been synonymous with undead bloodsuckers who vanish in a puff of smoke in the morning light (if not dazzle a little in the sunshine). — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 Breezy onshore winds will keep the Delta breeze healthy for Sacramento, Modesto and the Delta region with plenty of sunshine to go around. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunshine

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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

Definition of sun

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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

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