sun

noun

ˈsən How to pronounce sun (audio)
Definition of sunnext
1
as in sunshine
the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves be sure to wear sunscreen if you plan to spend more than a few minutes in the sun

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2
as in star
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light the incomprehensible vastness of a universe filled with billions of suns

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3
as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance I'm afraid that for this long trip we shall have to leave with the sun

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as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement Olympians basking in the sun of athletic achievement while the public still remembers them

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Recent Examples of sun Using Your Zodiac Sign to Inspire Your Travels Your personal astrology—meaning your sun sign, or the zodiac sign that the sun was moving through when you were born, along with your entire birth chart—affects the cities, design styles, and weather patterns that speak to you, Brown explains. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025 That's closer than Mercury, the innermost planet to the sun. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025 In any case, lots to watch after your busy days soaking in the sun. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 In the photo, lead singer Danielle leans against a black SUV with her eyes closed, soaking in the sun. — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sun
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
  1. sunshine
  2. star
  3. sunrise
  4. glory
  5. sunlight
  6. galaxy
  7. day
  8. applause
Noun
  • The warm peachy/coral hue mimics the natural flush that comes from sunshine, instantly brightening the complexion with a dewy, radiant finish.
    — Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The skies are a sparkling electric blue (Aspen gets 300 days of sunshine per year), while the temperature hovers at that Goldilocks range of high 70s, low 80s.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of sunshine
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  • In this age of TV dominance of a culture that moves on fast, producers are trying to snag stars at the moment of their peak appeal.
    — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
  • There may have been a time when children wanted to grow up to be an astronaut, cowboy, princess and even a movie star.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of star
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  • For those lucky enough to view it, the moon's positioning will produce a sun that appears as a crescent at sunrise.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
  • One hour before sunrise, seven planets will be strung out across the sky from east to west, starting with Mercury and Jupiter very low to the eastern horizon.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of sunrise
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  • But the crowning glory of this inventive cocktail is the charred goat cheese olives.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Also, the decline in advertising and audience for magazines over the last two decades has cut the glamor and financial glory down to size.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of glory
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  • Rubens recommends choosing a spot with full sun, ideally eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Unlike the Kindle, the bezels are flush with the screen, which adds a little glare when viewed under direct sunlight.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of sunlight
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  • The European Space Agency telescope is designed to make a 3D map of the universe by looking at billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away across one third of the sky.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The discovery could help scientists settle a long-running debate concerning how the centers of these dwarf galaxies are forged.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of galaxy
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  • Later in the day, the Toyota Prius Kolomoeits is suspected of using in the kidnapping was seen crossing the border into Mexico at San Ysidro.
    — Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of day
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  • The lackluster reaction in the room continued with Scarlett Johansson, who earned more slack-jawed stares than thunderous applause.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
  • That said, Booker’s marathon speech ended with applause but not with action − a demonstration of Democrats’ lack of clout as Republicans control the capital’s platforms of power, at the White House and the Senate and the House.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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