in the sun

phrase

: in the public eye

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The fourth-floor outdoor pool is a real asset, rare for central Tokyo; order a glass of champagne and drink it in the sun. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 All -isms have their day in the sun, decline and new systems emerge. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 People on the move – in the sun In northern Kenya, herders spend much of their lives outdoors with their animals. — Anne Pisor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 After a summer spent outdoors basking in the sun, houseplants can struggle to adjust to life indoors. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the sun

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in the sun was in 1657

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“In the sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20sun. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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