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Recent Examples of sunbeam
Lit only by faint shards of sunbeams, Jupiter and the rest of the outer solar system’s worlds are realms of mystery.
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Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2024
He’s curled up on a blue velvet chair, sleeping in a sunbeam, oblivious to the wild creatures that share these streets with us.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Sep. 2024
According to the brand’s website, the designer was inspired by a sunbeam that reflected off of his gold art deco lighter.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 14 July 2024
The new features are part of the overall trend of video platforms bending toward one another like indoor plants jockeying for the same sunbeam.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 11 July 2024
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Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2024
He’s curled up on a blue velvet chair, sleeping in a sunbeam, oblivious to the wild creatures that share these streets with us.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Sep. 2024
According to the brand’s website, the designer was inspired by a sunbeam that reflected off of his gold art deco lighter.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 14 July 2024
The new features are part of the overall trend of video platforms bending toward one another like indoor plants jockeying for the same sunbeam.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunbeam
Noun
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Another trouble spot is the center support—wooden slats or metal beams can move under the weight of whoever is sleeping on it, causing the wood to rub against the frame.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Five steel beams supporting the bridge, each about 164 feet long, collapsed one after another, the news agency said.—
Jin Yu Young,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pat McGrath created moonbeams on the Grecian goddess faces of models at Schiaparelli.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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Make time for the Scorpio full moonbeams to take you deeper into love for yourself, others and the sheer love of life on the 23rd.—
Debbie Frank,
Peoplemag,
5 Apr. 2024
Noun
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As spring draws nearer, the sun becomes more relentless, and being consistent with your sunscreen and lotion keeps your skin protected from the powerful rays—especially the skin on your hands, which is thinner and more delicate.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
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Top it off with a cap to channel Billie Jean King’s energy on the court and protect yourself from the sun’s harsh rays.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Sunbeam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunbeam. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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