sunshine
1 of 2noun
sun·shine ˈsən-ˌshīn 
1
a
: the sun's light or direct rays
b
: the warmth and light given by the sun's rays
c
: a spot or surface on which the sun's light shines
2
: someone or something (such as a person, condition, or influence) that radiates warmth, cheer, or happiness
3
: sunshine bass
sunshiny
ˈsən-ˌshī-nē
adjective sunshine
2 of 2adjective
: forbidding or restricting closed meetings of legislative or executive bodies and sometimes providing for public access to records
sunshine laws
Synonyms
Noun
- sun
- sunlight
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Example Sentences
Noun Today's forecast calls for sunshine. Let's go out and enjoy the sunshine! She was the kind of person who brought sunshine into people's lives.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 At least partial sunshine is a good bet, while late-day storm chances are around 30 percent. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 From snow birds to actual birds, plentiful marine and terrestrial life and a variety of habitats, there isn’t much to love of the sunshine state! Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 18 July 2022 The more sunshine that occurs, then better the chance the storms are strong. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2022 The sunshine and warmth are a welcome reprieve for Portlanders who have spent much of the last month in raincoats. oregonlive, 21 June 2022 While the National Weather Service’s forecast calls for rain on Friday, sunshine is in the forecast for the rest of the weekend. Mike Rose, cleveland, 26 May 2022 And now DeSantis is lending his support to that effort, saying at a West Palm Beach press conference Thursday that the Burbank entertainment giant should not have any special privileges in the sunshine state. Anousha Sakouistaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2022 Charlotte McKinney brings the sunshine in Los Angeles on Aug. 22. People Staff, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Sep. 2022 Hailey knows she's got style — from her sunshine bikinis to white mini skirts and motorcycle jackets, the Rhode founder offers no shortage of fashion inspo. Seventeen, 15 Aug. 2022 Sydney Sweeney, Lucy Hale, and Jessica Alba have all been spotted wearing the classic black and white Chuck Taylors this year, and supermodel Gigi Hadid wore a sunshine yellow pair during Milan Fashion Week. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2022 This weekend will be the most comfortable with the relatively rare July combination of sunshine warm temperatures and low humidity. Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2022 About 80 degrees if clouds dominate, but above 90 is possible if sunshine dominates and rain chances evaporate. A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 10 June 2022 High pressure will bring sunshine and mild temperatures on Wednesday with highs in the 50s and lower 60s. courant.com, 14 Mar. 2022 Our vacation goals were sunshine, beaches, poolside cabanas, great food, cocktails, and tropical atmosphere. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2022 But there’s a flip side to this (can’t always be sunshine, especially with this team), and that has to do with WHY Reaves has looked so good. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2021 See More
Noun
For those who have the option to line- or rack-dry whites outside, sunshine can be a powerful brightener. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 At least partial sunshine is a good bet, while late-day storm chances are around 30 percent. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 From snow birds to actual birds, plentiful marine and terrestrial life and a variety of habitats, there isn’t much to love of the sunshine state! Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 18 July 2022 The more sunshine that occurs, then better the chance the storms are strong. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2022 The sunshine and warmth are a welcome reprieve for Portlanders who have spent much of the last month in raincoats. oregonlive, 21 June 2022 While the National Weather Service’s forecast calls for rain on Friday, sunshine is in the forecast for the rest of the weekend. Mike Rose, cleveland, 26 May 2022 And now DeSantis is lending his support to that effort, saying at a West Palm Beach press conference Thursday that the Burbank entertainment giant should not have any special privileges in the sunshine state. Anousha Sakouistaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2022 Charlotte McKinney brings the sunshine in Los Angeles on Aug. 22. People Staff, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 Adjective
Opening day will come again, maybe the next one will be sunshine. John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Sep. 2022 Hailey knows she's got style — from her sunshine bikinis to white mini skirts and motorcycle jackets, the Rhode founder offers no shortage of fashion inspo. Seventeen, 15 Aug. 2022 Sydney Sweeney, Lucy Hale, and Jessica Alba have all been spotted wearing the classic black and white Chuck Taylors this year, and supermodel Gigi Hadid wore a sunshine yellow pair during Milan Fashion Week. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2022 This weekend will be the most comfortable with the relatively rare July combination of sunshine warm temperatures and low humidity. Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2022 About 80 degrees if clouds dominate, but above 90 is possible if sunshine dominates and rain chances evaporate. A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 10 June 2022 High pressure will bring sunshine and mild temperatures on Wednesday with highs in the 50s and lower 60s. courant.com, 14 Mar. 2022 Our vacation goals were sunshine, beaches, poolside cabanas, great food, cocktails, and tropical atmosphere. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2022 But there’s a flip side to this (can’t always be sunshine, especially with this team), and that has to do with WHY Reaves has looked so good. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adjective
1972, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing sunshine
Kids Definition
sunshine
noun
sun·shine ˈsən-ˌshīn
1
: the sun's light or direct rays : the warmth and light given by the sun's rays
2
: something that spreads warmth or happiness
You are my sunshine.
Legal Definition
sunshine
adjective
sun·shine
: forbidding or restricting closed meetings of legislative or executive bodies and sometimes providing for public access to government records
sunshine laws
see also Freedom of Information Act sunshiny
adjective
as in sunny
not stormy or cloudy we're due for a sunshiny weekend after all the rain we've had Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sunny
- bright
- cloudless
- clear
- unclouded
- mild
- fair
- peaceful
- clement
- pleasant
- serene
- temperate
- gentle
- balmy
- placid
- tranquil
- calm
- moderate
- halcyon
- fine
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rainy
- cloudy
- stormy
- bleak
- overcast
- turbulent
- raw
- rough
- dirty
- tempestuous
- nasty
- foul
- harsh
- breezy
- severe
- inclement
- blustery
- squally
- gusty
- sunless
- hazy
- misty
- foggy
- murky
- blustering
- soupy
- thrower
- throwers
- throwing
- throwing (on)
- throwing away
- throwing back
- throwing cold water on
- throwing down
- throwing in
- throwing in the towel
- throwing off
- throwing on
- throwing out
- throwing over
- throwing power
- throwing together
- throwing up
- throwing-board
- throwing-iron
- throwing-knife
- throwing-spear
- throwing-stick
- throwings
- thrown
- thrown (on)