sun
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5.5
- noun
- /sʌn/
- I laughed, for all at once the sun scattered the clouds in my mind.
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Watch on YouTubeIf you can't be the sun, be a star.
- If you can't be the sun, be a star.
- A heat language, a sun when you speak from the gut.
- I am the sun, and I apologize for that sunburn.
Examples
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For me, the sun rises and sets with her, man.
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You are the sun and I'm your sunflower.
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Who used to treat you like the sun, moon and stars...
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I'll have my day in the sun.
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Beth's slow smile was like the sun rising, bringing color to the gray world.
Fiction book (1994) -
Then, when I take you to my home in the dark, you'll realize how happy you should've been for your brief, little moment in the sun.
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To many of her friends, she was like the sun, always providing warmth and inspiration.
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"He was a great leader and became the sun that his team rallied around during tough times."
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In her eyes, his laughter shone brightly like the sun, bringing joy to those around him.
Synonyms
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1.0
The light and warmth from the sun that makes a day bright
12
3.2
A person who makes others feel happy
Idioms
- Informal
2
4.9
A situation where someone has success, respect, and happiness after long effort
Compounds
- US
6
3.6
A warm part of the southern and southwestern United States that attracts people and businesses
- US
5
6.3
The sun visible at midnight during summer in places inside the Arctic or Antarctic Circle
- Specialized
2
6.9
A strong invisible light from a special lamp used for tanning or skin treatment
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8.7
A person who believes the sun is a god and shows respect to it in religious ceremonies
- Specialized
1
3.5
A number that shows how well sunscreen protects your skin from the sun's harmful rays
- Literature
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8.8
A special dance held in summer by some Native American tribes to honor the sun
- Specialized
1
9.9
An imaginary sun that moves at a steady speed across the sky to measure time
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4.0
A low garden plant with thick moss-like leaves and bright summer flowers used to cover the ground
- South African
A South African plant with many bright yellow flowers like a daisy and scented leaves
- Specialized
A lamp that gives strong ultraviolet light for medical or beauty treatments
How Admired
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sun is sometimes used for a person because the real sun gives warmth and life, so a person called a sun is seen as a source of warmth, energy, or hope. That's why calling someone a sun means they brighten or inspire others.