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Recent Examples of sunburst
Thin slices of translucent selenite clad a console table nearby, while shards of gypsum on cabinet doors radiate in a sunburst motif.
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Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
Jason Schmidt View into Powder Room: Nick Cave’s Arm Peace, 2018, made of cast bronze, and vintage sunburst and tole flowers, hangs on the wall to the right of the kitchen door, at the far end of the entrance hall.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2024
At the upper left, the gray-bearded figure of a wise and eternal God directs the action, hovering within a dazzling golden sunburst.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
The blue sunburst dial with horizontal relief embossing has applied baton-style hour markers and rounded baton-style hour and minute hands, all in rose-gold with a white luminescent coating.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
Jason Schmidt View into Powder Room: Nick Cave’s Arm Peace, 2018, made of cast bronze, and vintage sunburst and tole flowers, hangs on the wall to the right of the kitchen door, at the far end of the entrance hall.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2024
At the upper left, the gray-bearded figure of a wise and eternal God directs the action, hovering within a dazzling golden sunburst.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
The blue sunburst dial with horizontal relief embossing has applied baton-style hour markers and rounded baton-style hour and minute hands, all in rose-gold with a white luminescent coating.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunburst
Noun
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If every video is a starburst of expression, an extended TikTok session is fireworks in your face for hours.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Some galaxies have much higher rates of star formation, and are often referred to as starburst galaxies.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2024
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
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Thus one of the main rationales for DST, which is to conserve energy by maximizing the utility of natural sunlight, is substantially reduced.—
James Bickerton,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Natural sunlight is best, so if weather permits, have breakfast outside or have your child help to walk the dog.—
Dina Roth Port,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
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On the screen behind Patchett was a photo of the two brothers in their fishing gear, with angel’s wings hovering behind them, halos over their heads and holding three huge fish.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Feb. 2025
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The European Space Agency (ESA) said Monday that its Euclid space telescope has detected a rare bright halo of light around a nearby galaxy.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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That shadow isn’t perfect, so faint sunbeams sneak around the shadow’s edges on all sides in the colors of a sunset, bathing the moon in brilliant, warm hues.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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But through the eye of the camera lens, the sunbeams seemed to multiply, all but obscuring the stately, two-century-old building.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Thankfully, nothing is out of place, and Mulvaney strikes one pose after another alongside the neck of our swan vessel, basking in the California sunshine.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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As Meghan held a hose and watered the garden in the Californian sunshine, the hand of one of her children can be seen appearing and offering to take the hose.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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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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To an astronaut standing on the moon during totality, the sun would be hidden behind a dark Earth outlined by a brilliant red ring consisting of all the world's sunrises and sunsets.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Steve Madden Amira Tiered Cotton Dress Cotton dresses are ideal for warm weather thanks to their airy design and breathable fabric that will keep you cool under the sun.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Sunburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunburst. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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