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
Hussein loves how this cleanser moonlights as an exfoliating mask, which does an excellent job of breaking down her makeup—no double cleanse necessary.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
Top notes of black cherry and cherry liqueur get a bitter edge with almond, while jasmine, sandalwood, vetiver, and cedarwood add a sultry, woodsy edge—as if cherries sprang from moonlight forests instead of sunlit orchards.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
With the start of moonlight farming, the harvest moon was born.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
This is when the night skies begin to get so brightly lit by moonlight in the early evenings that stargazing becomes more difficult.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
Top notes of black cherry and cherry liqueur get a bitter edge with almond, while jasmine, sandalwood, vetiver, and cedarwood add a sultry, woodsy edge—as if cherries sprang from moonlight forests instead of sunlit orchards.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
With the start of moonlight farming, the harvest moon was born.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
This is when the night skies begin to get so brightly lit by moonlight in the early evenings that stargazing becomes more difficult.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
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Unlike the multi-sensor setups of Waymo and Cruise, Tesla’s reliance on cameras alone presents challenges, particularly in low-visibility conditions like fog, snow, or harsh sunlight.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Exposure to sunlight, heat, and moisture all degrade drugs more quickly.Keren Landman, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite Tuesday’s warmth and sunshine, the unrest of Jan. 6, 2021, hung like a cold, dark cloud over the day.Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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From suburbia, springs the surreal Burton grew up in Burbank, California, a land of eternal sunshine.Tacita Quinn, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Of course, this is the window when deer move most during daylight hours.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Arizona and Hawaii don’t observe daylight savings, according to CBS.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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Eve Lom Twelve Day Advent Calendar Buy Now for $290 From its cult-favorite cleanser to its pampering masks, Eve Lom's 12-product skincare set has everything your routine needs to boost your glow in the new year.Jackie Fields, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Foundation Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Foundation Reveal a natural, healthy-looking glow with this hydrating foundation for 25% off.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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