sunburst
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4.1
- noun
- /ˈsʌnˌbɜrst/
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rayo de sol
- The gradual crumbling that left unaltered the face of the whole is cut short by a sunburst which in one flash illuminates the features of the New World.
The gradual crumbling that left unaltered the face of the whole is cut short by a sunburst which in one flash illuminates the features of the New World.
- The gradual crumbling that left unaltered the face of the whole is cut short by a sunburst which in one flash illuminates the features of the New World.
Examples
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As the storm clouds parted, a stunning sunburst illuminated the landscape with radiant beams of light.
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Straw flew up in a sunburst of golden dust.
Fiction book (2000) -
In this case, in order to get the great sunburst through the trees, the tree limbs were not going to be sharp due to the wind blowing them around.
Blog text (31) -
He was thinking of the turning of leaves, the sunburst colors, the acrid scent of leaf rot and tannin, and leaf stains on the sidewalk like Paleolithic handprints.
Fiction book (2001) -
The children squealed with delight as they watched a beautiful sunburst appear in the sky, breaking through the gray clouds.
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With a sudden sunburst, the sky transformed, allowing the warm sunlight to bathe the garden in golden hues.
Synonyms
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3.7
A sudden bright light or flame that appears briefly
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5.5
A bright point of light with rays spreading out in photos
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sunburst is built from sun and burst, where 'burst' means 'a sudden break or flash'. Picture the sun suddenly breaking through dark clouds and sending out bright rays, and you can see why a sunburst is a sudden appearance of sunlight.