starlight

noun

Definition of starlightnext
as in moonlight

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Recent Examples of starlight The purple and blue are different from previous similar colors, though the space gray and starlight match the last ones. — David Phelan, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Now, consider that when the disk occults T Tauri North, its starlight will have the whole disk to contend with. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2025 That said, the switch to USB-C was a great update and the new colors are fierce, with a feisty orange and lip-smacking purple alongside the eye-catching starlight and more demure blue and midnight options. — David Phelan, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 The planet’s composition, too, is key to understanding what conditions prevail from the extreme ebb and flow of starlight caused by its eccentric orbit. — Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for starlight
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  1. moonlight
  2. sunlight
  3. glow
Noun
  • The overall effect is warming and luminous, like spritzing on a beam of moonlight.
    — Jenny Berg, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
  • White blooms reflect the moonlight better than colorful flowers.
    — Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of moonlight
Noun
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the open-concept layout with natural sunlight, highlighting its bespoke European finishes, including sleek new flooring, custom tile work, and illuminated tray ceilings.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Research shows that climate change can increase harmful algal blooms, which can change water’s oxygen levels for fish and block sunlight from underwater plants.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of sunlight
Noun
  • This image features a deep field view of the Cassiopeia constellation immersed in the glow of ionized hydrogen gas, where the two small planetary nebulas can be found, Abell 6 and the larger HFG1.
    — Miguel Claro, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • According to Cabot, the shade warms up beautifully under the glow of fire pits, string lights, and moonlight.
    — Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of glow

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“Starlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starlight. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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