STARLIGHT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

starlight

noun

Definition of starlight

as in moonlight

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Recent Examples of starlight Instead of using a mirror to gather starlight, MOTHRA has many telephoto lenses, like those on a camera, which can capture faintly glowing wisps of gas and other feeble emanations across a wider field of view. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 The layer can distort incoming starlight before sensors can process it. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 The headphones come in blue, midnight, orange, purple, and starlight. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Artificial nighttime illumination can alter the behavior of migratory birds, insects and other nocturnal species that rely on moonlight and starlight to navigate, feed and reproduce, the coalition says. — Jean Lee, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starlight

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Noun

That year, the Perseids will peak in the glare of a waxing moon just four days from turning full, and the moonlight will hide many of the shower's fainter shooting stars.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
When Hoku, or the full moon appears, there are plans to conduct spa treatments outside by moonlight.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of moonlight

Noun

The full-size prototype, installed on Hongqi’s EHS7 electric SUV, can reportedly produce up to 300 watts of power under sufficient sunlight and generate around 400 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
This is also important because retinol makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight, and thus more prone to burning.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sunlight

Noun

Place it atop a credenza to create a diffused glow throughout the room in lieu of harsh overhead lighting.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Overnight, the foundation became a staple among makeup artists and beauty lovers worldwide, thanks to its second-skin finish and lit-from-within glow.

— Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

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