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{
"Sunday":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": amateur":[
"Sunday painters"
],
": best":[
"Sunday suit"
],
": of, relating to, or associated with Sunday":[],
": the first day of the week : the Christian analogue of the Jewish Sabbath":[],
"William Ashley 1862\u20131935 Billy Sunday American evangelist":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"She visited me last Sunday .",
"My birthday falls on a Sunday this year.",
"Next week I'll arrive on Monday and leave on Sunday .",
"I will leave on Sunday morning.",
"Adjective",
"a charity auction of works by some of the town's more socially prominent Sunday painters"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Old English sunnand\u00e6g (akin to Old High German sunn\u016bntag ), from sunne sun + d\u00e6g day":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8s\u0259n-d\u0113",
"\u02c8s\u0259n-d\u0101",
"-d\u0113",
"\u02c8s\u0259n-(\u02cc)d\u0101"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"amateur",
"avocational",
"backyard",
"jackleg",
"nonprofessional"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-231032",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"biographical name",
"noun"
]
},
"Sunday letter":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": dominical letter":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135536",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"Sunday punch":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": something capable of delivering a powerful or devastating blow to the opposition":[
"saving his Sunday punch for the end of the campaign",
"\u2014 Newsweek"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-090531",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"Sunday school":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1848, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171816",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"Sunday supplement":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": the section of a Sunday newspaper consisting of material other than news and usually including pictures, comic strips, and light often sensational reading matter":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-182434",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"Sundsvall":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"city and port on the Gulf of Bothnia in eastern Sweden population 93,252":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8s\u0259n(t)s-\u02ccv\u00e4l",
"\u02c8su\u0307ndz-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080357",
"type":[
"geographical name"
]
},
"sun":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a celestial body like the sun : star":[],
": glory , splendor":[],
": in the public eye":[],
": in the world : on earth":[],
": one resembling the sun (as in warmth or brilliance)":[],
": the heat or light radiated from the sun":[
"played in the sun all day"
],
": the luminous celestial body around which the earth and other planets revolve, from which they receive heat and light, which is composed mainly of hydrogen and helium, and which has a mean distance from earth of about 93,000,000 miles (150,000,000 kilometers), a linear diameter of 864,000 miles (1,390,000 kilometers), and a mass 332,000 times greater than earth":[],
": the rising or setting of the sun":[
"from sun to sun"
],
": to expose to or as if to the rays of the sun":[],
": to sun oneself":[],
"Sunday":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"The rain has stopped and the sun is shining.",
"The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.",
"the warmth of the sun's rays",
"They dream of traveling to distant suns .",
"Try to keep out of the sun .",
"The cat lay basking in the sun .",
"Verb",
"People sunned themselves on the hillside.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Of course, there are also items left from the retailer\u2019s winter and spring lineups, offering a chance to prepare for the colder days ahead after a summer in the sun . \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 23 June 2022",
"Summer is officially in full swing, and Kelsea Ballerini is enjoying her time in the sun . \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 23 June 2022",
"If your ideal summer involves outdoor movie nights (one reviewer's favorite use), al fresco dining on the patio with your partner, or plenty of reading in the sun , buyers all vouch for this daybed as a great solution. \u2014 Annie Burdick, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
"Graham lost Michael Turner's fly ball in the sun and the hit fell for a double to score Webb, who opened the inning with a single, and cut Arkansas' deficit to 2-1 in the first. \u2014 Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online , 22 June 2022",
"Sun protection: Nothing saps morale faster than frying in the sun . \u2014 Outside Online , 21 June 2022",
"Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi performed with high energy, revitalizing the fans who\u2019d been standing in the sun for an hour. \u2014 Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone , 20 June 2022",
"For those who\u2019ve spent too much time in the sun , a cucumber melon Swedish massage at the spa relieves both the skin and stress. \u2014 Anna Haines, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"The early morning is the best time to water, so the leaves can dry in the sun . \u2014 Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com , 19 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Top down, sun on your face and wind in your hair makes the cockpit of this new M Convertible a lovely place to be. \u2014 Howard Walker, Robb Report , 8 June 2022",
"On May 24, 2007, a few weeks after his first confirmed sighting in more than a year, Reggie crawled out of the water to sun himself on a bank just inside the chain-link fence. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022",
"This white sand beach is a great place to swim and sun on repeat. \u2014 Olivia Hosken, Town & Country , 16 May 2022",
"The National Weather Service says afternoon skies will be a mix of clouds and sun with a high of 65 by late afternoon, cooling a bit from Sunday\u2019s 70 degree high. \u2014 oregonlive , 16 May 2022",
"With the blistering Alabama sun beaming down on them, the crowd at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge was growing restless. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Apr. 2022",
"After cleansing, make sure to apply the proper sunscreen since BHAs make your skin more prone to sun damage and irritation. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Dowell knows where there is an eagles nest across the river, or the call of the sandhill cranes that have been flying overhead the last couple days, or the spots where the turtles like to sun on the banks. \u2014 Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star , 2 Mar. 2022",
"On Tuesday there will be a mixture of clouds and sun with high temperatures in the mid 60s. \u2014 Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic , 22 Feb. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English sunne , from Old English; akin to Old High German sunna sun, Latin sol \u2014 more at solar":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8s\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"sunlight",
"sunshine"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081557",
"type":[
"abbreviation",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"sun disk":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": an ancient Near Eastern symbol consisting of a disk with conventionalized wings emblematic of the sun god (such as Ra in Egypt)":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1850, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-120055",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"sun dog":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a small nearly round halo on the parhelic circle most frequently just outside the halo of 22 degrees":[],
": parhelion":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Half a sun dog indicates that death is coming for someone. \u2014 Porter Fox, CNN , 29 Dec. 2021",
"The colors occur when sunlight passes through the ice crystals, similar to how sun dogs or halos form. \u2014 Kathryn Prociv, Washington Post , 30 Mar. 2018",
"But this picture also holds another interesting effect: sun dogs . \u2014 Mika Mckinnon, Smithsonian , 5 Feb. 2018",
"When sun dogs are present due to high cirrus clouds, they can actually be used as a forecast tool. \u2014 Kathryn Prociv, Washington Post , 23 Feb. 2018",
"Similar to sun dogs , lunar and solar halos belong to the family of ice halos, which are optical phenomena formed by the refraction of sun on hexagonal ice crystals suspended high up in the atmosphere, most commonly in cirrus clouds. \u2014 Kathryn Prociv, Washington Post , 13 Apr. 2018",
"Another arc of light swoops through the center of the image, crossing the sun and sun dogs . \u2014 Mika Mckinnon, Smithsonian , 5 Feb. 2018"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-124513",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"sun helmet":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-182125",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"sun hemp":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of sun hemp variant of sunn"
],
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-063654",
"type":[]
},
"sun-dried":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": dried by the heat of the sun":[
"sun-dried tomatoes"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115610",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"sun-heat":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": heat coming from the sun":[
"in few regions is a more regular and generous outpouring of sun-heat available",
"\u2014 C. M. Longfield"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115953",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"sundeck":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a roof, deck, or terrace for sunning":[],
": the usually upper deck of a ship that is exposed to the most sun":[]
},
"examples":[
"the girls spent the afternoon reading and tanning on the sundeck",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Residents of the Art Deco landmark can also enjoy amenities including a rooftop saltwater pool, spa, fitness studio, sundeck , Zen garden and concierge service. \u2014 Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com , 7 June 2022",
"The boat has five enclosed decks, each with plenty of exterior terraces and verandahs, plus an open sundeck . \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Each unit can also be securely fastened to any sundeck or terrace using mounting rings and an optional tubular foot. \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 11 May 2022",
"The Retreat also includes a private restaurant with dishes created by Chef Daniel Boulud, a beautiful private sundeck with a pool, and a dedicated lounge. \u2014 Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure , 12 Nov. 2021",
"Didn\u2019t want to share a pool or hot tub or sundeck sunning space with a thousand screaming kids in mouse ears. \u2014 Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel , 18 May 2022",
"The swanky pool, elevated sundeck , party-sized Jacuzzi, half-moon bar, and boardwalk above the beach are all new additions to the building. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 12 May 2022",
"Building amenities include a concierge, gym, sundeck , and pool. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 8 May 2022",
"The foredeck, sundeck and stern are fitted with more than 16,000 square feet of solar panels. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 9 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1876, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8s\u0259n-\u02ccdek"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"balcony",
"deck",
"terrace"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185824",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"sunder":{
"antonyms":[
"join",
"link",
"unify",
"unite"
],
"definitions":{
": to become parted, disunited, or severed":[],
": to break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space":[]
},
"examples":[
"a family sundered by scandal",
"during the cold war East and West Berlin were sundered by an impenetrable wall",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"According to the WeChat users group, Trump\u2019s Aug. 6 order would sunder the primary and often exclusive channel many U.S. residents use to communicate with family and friends in both China and the U.S. \u2014 Edvard Pettersson, Bloomberg.com , 16 Sep. 2020",
"Cherry told other stories from that time: affairs, gruesome deaths, hearts sundered by grief. \u2014 D. T. Max, The New Yorker , 10 Sep. 2019",
"During that time friendships have been sundered , garments rended, pearls clutched and block buttons exhausted. \u2014 Eamon Lynch, Golfweek , 4 Feb. 2020",
"The glow faded when the Iraq war sundered Mr Blair from the French and the Germans. \u2014 The Economist , 15 Aug. 2019",
"The unprotected noticed, and began to sunder their relationship with establishments and elites. \u2014 Peggy Noonan, WSJ , 14 Feb. 2019",
"These practices were sundered with the ascension of Donald J. Trump to the presidency. \u2014 New York Times , 3 July 2018",
"Bob Corker and Lindsey Graham are working on an alternative that would send a message to the Saudis without sundering the relationship. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 3 Dec. 2018",
"Unfortunately, the idyllic mood is sundered every so often with tinny canned music blared over loudspeakers attached to lampposts throughout. \u2014 Julie V. Iovine, WSJ , 25 July 2018"
],
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Old English ge sundrian, syndrian ; akin to Old High German suntar\u014dn to sunder, Old English sundor apart, Latin sine without, Sanskrit sanutar away":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8s\u0259n-d\u0259r"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sunder separate , part , divide , sever , sunder , divorce mean to become or cause to become disunited or disjointed. separate may imply any of several causes such as dispersion, removal of one from others, or presence of an intervening thing. separated her personal life from her career part implies the separating of things or persons in close union or association. vowed never to part divide implies separating into pieces or sections by cutting or breaking. civil war divided the nation sever implies violence especially in the removal of a part or member. a severed limb sunder suggests violent rending or wrenching apart. a city sundered by racial conflict divorce implies separating two things that commonly interact and belong together. cannot divorce scientific research from moral responsibility",
"synonyms":[
"break up",
"decouple",
"disassociate",
"disconnect",
"disjoin",
"disjoint",
"dissever",
"dissociate",
"disunite",
"divide",
"divorce",
"part",
"ramify",
"resolve",
"separate",
"sever",
"split",
"uncouple",
"unlink",
"unyoke"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-003841",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"sundering":{
"antonyms":[
"join",
"link",
"unify",
"unite"
],
"definitions":{
": to become parted, disunited, or severed":[],
": to break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space":[]
},
"examples":[
"a family sundered by scandal",
"during the cold war East and West Berlin were sundered by an impenetrable wall",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"According to the WeChat users group, Trump\u2019s Aug. 6 order would sunder the primary and often exclusive channel many U.S. residents use to communicate with family and friends in both China and the U.S. \u2014 Edvard Pettersson, Bloomberg.com , 16 Sep. 2020",
"Cherry told other stories from that time: affairs, gruesome deaths, hearts sundered by grief. \u2014 D. T. Max, The New Yorker , 10 Sep. 2019",
"During that time friendships have been sundered , garments rended, pearls clutched and block buttons exhausted. \u2014 Eamon Lynch, Golfweek , 4 Feb. 2020",
"The glow faded when the Iraq war sundered Mr Blair from the French and the Germans. \u2014 The Economist , 15 Aug. 2019",
"The unprotected noticed, and began to sunder their relationship with establishments and elites. \u2014 Peggy Noonan, WSJ , 14 Feb. 2019",
"These practices were sundered with the ascension of Donald J. Trump to the presidency. \u2014 New York Times , 3 July 2018",
"Bob Corker and Lindsey Graham are working on an alternative that would send a message to the Saudis without sundering the relationship. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 3 Dec. 2018",
"Unfortunately, the idyllic mood is sundered every so often with tinny canned music blared over loudspeakers attached to lampposts throughout. \u2014 Julie V. Iovine, WSJ , 25 July 2018"
],
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Old English ge sundrian, syndrian ; akin to Old High German suntar\u014dn to sunder, Old English sundor apart, Latin sine without, Sanskrit sanutar away":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8s\u0259n-d\u0259r"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sunder separate , part , divide , sever , sunder , divorce mean to become or cause to become disunited or disjointed. separate may imply any of several causes such as dispersion, removal of one from others, or presence of an intervening thing. separated her personal life from her career part implies the separating of things or persons in close union or association. vowed never to part divide implies separating into pieces or sections by cutting or breaking. civil war divided the nation sever implies violence especially in the removal of a part or member. a severed limb sunder suggests violent rending or wrenching apart. a city sundered by racial conflict divorce implies separating two things that commonly interact and belong together. cannot divorce scientific research from moral responsibility",
"synonyms":[
"break up",
"decouple",
"disassociate",
"disconnect",
"disjoin",
"disjoint",
"dissever",
"dissociate",
"disunite",
"divide",
"divorce",
"part",
"ramify",
"resolve",
"separate",
"sever",
"split",
"uncouple",
"unlink",
"unyoke"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-095805",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"sundial":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": an instrument to show the time of day by the shadow of a gnomon on a usually horizontal plate or on a cylindrical surface":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The platform, modeled after a sundial , is a community space that will be activated in various ways over the coming weeks, beginning with a jazz performance in honor of Juneteenth. \u2014 Cassidy George, Vogue , 22 June 2022",
"About Time centers on 12 clocks created over some 2,000 years, from a sundial at the Roman forum in 263 B.C.E. to a plutonium time-capsule clock buried in Osaka, Japan, in 1970. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine , 30 Nov. 2021",
"Built by engineer John Yellott and architect Joe Wong in 1959 to honor Carefree's founder, K.T. Palmer, the sundial has a diameter of 95 feet. \u2014 Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure , 15 Nov. 2021",
"His design was circular: a brick path, set in a lawn, that formed seven concentric rings winding toward a sundial in the center. \u2014 Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker , 22 Nov. 2021",
"When the first public sundial arrived in Rome, a trophy of war expropriated from Sicily in the third century BCE and mounted in the Forum for all to see, some Romans cursed it. \u2014 James Gleick, The New York Review of Books , 23 Sep. 2021",
"When the first public sundial arrived in Rome, a trophy of war expropriated from Sicily in the third century BCE and mounted in the Forum for all to see, some Romans cursed it. \u2014 James Gleick, The New York Review of Books , 23 Sep. 2021",
"The earliest record of a sundial was dated in ancient Egypt around 1500 BC. \u2014 Ted Mico, Forbes , 29 Oct. 2021",
"When the first public sundial arrived in Rome, a trophy of war expropriated from Sicily in the third century BCE and mounted in the Forum for all to see, some Romans cursed it. \u2014 James Gleick, The New York Review of Books , 23 Sep. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1555, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8s\u0259n-\u02ccd\u012b-\u0259l",
"\u02c8s\u0259n-\u02ccd\u012b(-\u0259)l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-123905",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"sundial shell":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121414",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"sundown":{
"antonyms":[
"aurora",
"cockcrow",
"dawn",
"dawning",
"daybreak",
"daylight",
"morn",
"morning",
"sunrise",
"sunup"
],
"definitions":{
": sunset sense 2":[]
},
"examples":[
"Passover ends tomorrow at sundown .",
"we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After sundown , drinks and dinner can be had in the restaurant, or in Les Goudes village, which boasts a handful of great options. \u2014 Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes , 25 June 2022",
"On Friday after sundown , Jews everywhere will gather in their homes to observe Passover. \u2014 William A. Galston, WSJ , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Passover begins at sundown on Friday, April 15, and ends at nightfall April 23. \u2014 Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Ramadan this year coincides with Passover, a major weeklong Jewish holiday beginning Friday at sundown , and Christian holy week, which culminates on Easter Sunday. \u2014 Joseph Krauss, USA TODAY , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Ramadan this year coincides with Passover, a major weeklong Jewish holiday beginning Friday at sundown , and Christian holy week, which culminates on Easter Sunday. \u2014 Peter Weber, The Week , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Ramadan this year coincides with Passover, a major weeklong Jewish holiday beginning Friday at sundown , and Christian holy week, which culminates on Easter Sunday. \u2014 NBC News , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Ramadan this year coincides with Passover, a major weeklong Jewish holiday beginning Friday at sundown , and Christian holy week, which culminates on Easter Sunday. \u2014 Joseph Krauss, ajc , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Ramadan this year coincides with Passover, a major weeklong Jewish holiday beginning Friday at sundown , and Christian holy week, which culminates on Easter Sunday. \u2014 Fox News , 15 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1620, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8s\u0259n-\u02ccdau\u0307n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"crepuscule",
"crepuscle",
"dusk",
"eve",
"evenfall",
"evening",
"eventide",
"gloaming",
"night",
"nightfall",
"sunset",
"twilight"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021723",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"sundowner":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a drink taken at sundown":[],
": hobo sense 2 , vagrant sense 1a":[]
},
"examples":[
"sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Southern Santa Barbara County will face gusty, sundowner winds through Tuesday night, which will be followed by gusty onshore winds during the afternoon to evening period from Tuesday through Sunday. \u2014 Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News , 7 June 2022",
"The Valley Center Chamber of Commerce holds a sundowner from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday at Star Valley Park, 14970 Vesper Road. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Over at Sandy Lane on the other side of the island, Scruffy\u2019s bar is a winning mix of yachties, owners and locals and especially buzzy on Wednesday night for a BBQ; Shenanigans, a restaurant nearby, is another sundowner -ready spot. \u2014 Mark Ellwood, Robb Report , 3 Apr. 2022",
"The Valley Center Chamber of Commerce hosts a sundowner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Valley Center Optometry, 29115 Valley Center Road, Suite E. All are welcome. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 Mar. 2022",
"Head back to have a sundowner on your private patio facing Zion's magnificence and drop off into your plush mattress for a well-deserved rest. \u2014 Rina Nehdar, Travel + Leisure , 4 Mar. 2022",
"For the cocktail lovers, there are few more striking places in the Maldives to enjoy a sundowner than at Whale Bar. \u2014 Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure , 4 Jan. 2022",
"The largest there was the Alisal fire, which scorched 16,970 acres along the Gaviota coast in Santa Barbara County after it was sparked during a sundowner wind event in October. \u2014 Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times , 13 Dec. 2021",
"There, the danger will escalate Wednesday evening, when sundowner winds, named for their tendency to peak around sunset, are forecast to increase over the burn area. \u2014 Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times , 13 Oct. 2021"
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"\u2014 Jane Stern and Michael Stern",
"\u2026 the owners or managers of a dozen or so shops along the broad main street, which sold \u2026 an astonishing assortment of sundries .",
"\u2014 Robert Shaplen",
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"\u2014 Harold Robbins"
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"Beyond the shelves of sundries is a large storage room set up for indoor dining, with picnic tables covered by green checkered oilcloth.",
"\u2014 Jane Stern and Michael Stern",
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"\u2014 Robert Shaplen",
"There were pushcarts that displayed cheap housedresses and underwear, and others that sold housewares, knives and forks, plates and sundries .",
"\u2014 Harold Robbins"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In parts of the city, activists have nailed small wooden cupboards to street posts offering up sundries such as socks, tampons, shampoo and cans of tuna. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
"External flaps and a zip pocket kept sundries organized, while the weather resistant body and padded shoulder straps played nicely on trails and trains. \u2014 Elizabeth Miller, Outside Online , 11 June 2022",
"The tough Cordura body and padded sides and bottom keep your kit safe, and the large top lid yields ample room for lunch and sundries . \u2014 Owen Clarke, Outside Online , 27 May 2022",
"And what\u2019s not to love about the ample area for potting plants, not to mention the wooden pegs for hanging tools and a shelf above for pots and sundries ",
"Priest allegedly directed the bookkeeper to withhold funds paid by students for snacks and sundries and to use the cash to purchase more such items to be sold to the students, according to Smith. \u2014 Michael Wetzel The Decatur Daily, al , 12 Apr. 2022",
"This section of countertop turned into a coffee bar after the couple added an outlet and shelves for all the sundries . \u2014 Sarah Egge, Better Homes & Gardens , 10 Feb. 2022",
"The hotel\u2019s boutique\u2014stocked with playing cards, sunscreen, and sundries \u2014had sat undisturbed. \u2014 Mickey Rapkin, Town & Country , 3 Feb. 2022",
"The bot helped arrange delivery of two nights of pizza dinners and a tube of toothpaste from the sundries shop downstairs, and relayed Ms. Down\u2019s request for the extra towels and tissues to be left at the door. \u2014 Alina Dizik, WSJ , 23 Jan. 2022"
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"1711, in the meaning defined above":""
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": any of several day-flowering herbs (genera Oenothera and Calylophus ) of the evening-primrose family":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Contreras said Virginia bluebells and prairie sundrops are other colorful plants being made ready for distribution at a later date. \u2014 Yadira Sanchez Olson, chicagotribune.com , 23 Apr. 2021"
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": an indeterminate number":[
"\u2014 usually used in the phrase all and sundry to mean \"everyone\" Whenever a crowd gathered, as it did at every stop, we interrogated all and sundry about the events of 1943. \u2014 Samuel Eliot Morison Cluny lashed out at all and sundry with his tail, foaming at the mouth and cursing wildly \u2026 \u2014 Brian Jacques"
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"\u2014 Herman Melville",
"It's not just books on sale anymore\u2014it's CD's, DVD's, greeting cards, stationery, sundry gifts, coffee and baked goods \u2026",
"\u2014 Charles Taylor",
"\u2026 to protect us from colds, broken crockery, and the sundry inconveniences of a royal household.",
"\u2014 Gail Carson Levine",
"At the same time the populace, reading the news items of his doings and hearing him speak on various and sundry occasions, conceived a great fancy for him.",
"\u2014 Theodore Dreiser"
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"\u2014 usually used in the phrase all and sundry to mean \"everyone\" Whenever a crowd gathered, as it did at every stop, we interrogated all and sundry about the events of 1943. \u2014 Samuel Eliot Morison Cluny lashed out at all and sundry with his tail, foaming at the mouth and cursing wildly \u2026 \u2014 Brian Jacques"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Early fans include sundry Kardashians and the rapper A$AP Rocky, who wore a repurposed quilt of Mr. Linsetz\u2019s design to the Met Gala in 2021. \u2014 Jacob Gallagher, WSJ , 21 May 2022",
"In addition to sundry other objections Scholz has raised in recent weeks, the chancellor has repeatedly voiced fears his country could be inadvertently dragged into a war with Russia. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 26 Apr. 2022",
"African-American vendors will sell sundry products and foods. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 31 May 2022",
"That's double the number in 2020, and a fraction of total damages from sundry suits. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 9 May 2022",
"The internet was\u2014of course\u2014full of outrage, but there is more to this story than initially meets the eye; below, find a breakdown of what\u2019s going on between Wilde, Sudeikis, and their various and sundry legal representatives. \u2014 Emma Specter, Vogue , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The packet contains your bib, a shirt, a rainforest worth of coupons/advertising and sundry other items. \u2014 Channing King, The Indianapolis Star , 5 May 2022",
"Its collection runs to paintings, furniture, statuary, manuscripts, sundry objets de vertu and an authoritative collection of photography. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Still, many remain grateful towards the workers, who have helped residents with sundry tasks, such as securing food provisions, or getting permission for an emergency hospital visit. \u2014 Jane Li, Quartz , 14 Apr. 2022"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Pronoun, plural in construction"
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"Middle English, different for each, from Old English syndrig , from sundor apart \u2014 more at sunder":"Adjective"
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"\u02c8s\u0259n-dr\u0113"
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": either of two very small delicately built antelopes ( Nesotragus moschatus and N. livingstonei ) of southeastern Africa":[]
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"Adjective",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"There is also the opportunity for organizations to connect freely via virtual communication, reducing the sunk cost of initial conversations. \u2014 Dax Grant, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"An additional 20 fans, about the size of small trucks, destined for Russia are sitting on her factory floor \u2014 a sunk cost of \u20ac350,000. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Apr. 2022",
"If the Rockets just sit him now, perhaps the thinking is that that $36 million contract becomes a sunk cost",
"The move didn\u2019t eliminate the enormous cap hit the team faced from its disastrous long-term extension with Wentz, but ultimately Philadelphia recognized a sunk cost and moved on from the Wentz era. \u2014 Howard Megdal, Forbes , 2 Sep. 2021",
"Happy Customers Buy More Until recently, assisting customers was regarded as a sunk cost that dragged down the bottom line. \u2014 Jeff Koyen, Forbes , 7 May 2021",
"And even though the money is a sunk cost, the Rangers do not have a history of releasing players with multiple years left remaining on long-term contracts. \u2014 Evan Grant, Dallas News , 1 Dec. 2020",
"With his contract essentially a sunk cost and the team\u2019s top pitching prospects on the cusp of debuting at some point this season, Zimmermann will have to stay healthy and pitch effectively to stick in the rotation. \u2014 Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press , 13 July 2020",
"Since it\u2019s already something of a sunk cost, oil-producing states\u2019 request could present an opportunity for the federal government for a jobs program that will pass muster in red states. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 12 May 2020"
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"\u02c8s\u0259\u014bk"
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"Her eyes were sunken and lifeless.",
"our convalescing guest's sunken cheeks soon filled out on a diet of my mother's cooking",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The sunken vessel, \u2018Fujing 001\u2019, with a crew of 30, was at an anti-typhoon anchorage in waters near Yangjiang in Guangdong when its anchor chain snapped. \u2014 Reuters, NBC News , 4 July 2022",
"Researchers are returning to the Alabama coast near Mobile, Alabama, to assess the sunken remains of the last slave ship to bring captive Africans to the United States more than 160 years ago. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 May 2022",
"Mobile, Alabama \u2014 Researchers are returning to the Alabama coast near Mobile to assess the sunken remains of the last slave ship to bring captive Africans to the United States more than 160 years ago. \u2014 CBS News , 1 May 2022",
"The style is making its way outside and includes anything from a sunken lounge with a firepit to a patio with rattan furniture softened by colorful throw pillows and blankets. \u2014 Kelly Allen, House Beautiful , 22 June 2022",
"Because of Provincetown\u2019s years as a major whaling and fishing center, the jumble of sunken bits and pieces that have been churned up amount to a rich soup that tells the story of the town. \u2014 Jura Koncius, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
"Twenty six scuba-diving volunteers removed around 45 kilograms (100 pounds) of garbage from between the sunken pillars and submerged ruins of the historic site of Caesarea Maritima as part of a United Nations World Oceans Day initiative. \u2014 Ilan Ben Zion, ajc , 10 June 2022",
"Second-story terraces overlook the backyard, which adds a sunken fire pit and 65-foot-long swimming pool. \u2014 Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
"These include pieces of the sunken schooner, which was found in 2019, thanks in part to the Smithsonian\u2019s National Museum of African American History and Culture. \u2014 Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine , 3 June 2022"
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"mental patients who were once condemned to spend their lives in the sunless confines of a state asylum",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Unlike the splotchy, bright orange fake tans of the early to mid 2000s, today\u2019s sunless tanning products are nearly indistinguishable from the real thing. \u2014 Cristina Montemayor, SELF , 27 May 2022",
"The camera lights illuminate the sunless landscape in a way that suggests a sci-fi movie. \u2014 John Anderson, WSJ , 12 Oct. 2021",
"Soon, however, a revolutionary new telescope launching in 2025 may be able unlock the secrets of the darkness of space, where sunless worlds may even outnumber the stars. \u2014 Nola Taylor Redd, Smithsonian Magazine , 30 Sep. 2020",
"Olson connected in the bottom half on another smoky, sunless day that had the strange sight of ballpark lights on in the afternoon. \u2014 Janie Mccauley, Houston Chronicle , 10 Sep. 2020",
"To the villagers along the Iditarod\u2019s remote, often sunless trails, Mountain is just another musher on a sled helmed by 14 dogs. \u2014 NBC News , 9 Mar. 2020",
"The giant plastic spheres and, in at least one case, a hemisphere, are opening eyes to the sunless depths of the ocean and leading to discoveries. \u2014 William J. Broad, New York Times , 18 Nov. 2019",
"On land, there were several years of freezing temperatures and sunless skies, not to mention the tsunamis and worldwide wildfires. \u2014 Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica , 24 Oct. 2019",
"Services include sunless spray tanning, European bronzing beds, stand-up sun booths, and spa services such as photo facials and FIT (far infrared technology) bodywrap. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 Aug. 2019"
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"Sunlight streamed through the windows.",
"let's raise the shades and let in some sunlight",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Relatively small and lightweight, fission systems can enable continuous power\u2014regardless of location, weather, sunlight , or other natural resources. \u2014 Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG , 23 June 2022",
"Plus, it's made of a lightweight polyresin, so it won't be affected by rain, sunlight , or cold. \u2014 Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens , 17 June 2022",
"Psychologists used illusions that mimic darkness and sunlight to see how viewers\u2019 eyes reacted. \u2014 Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics , 13 June 2022",
"Using Passivhaus practices, builders can limit energy use by constructing a super-insulated, air-tight home with south-facing windows that harvest heat and sunlight . \u2014 Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022",
"Three stories tall and totally freestanding, a near anomaly in super-dense San Francisco, the 1920s Spanish Colonial blazes with space and sunlight . \u2014 Amanda Sims Clifford, House Beautiful , 9 June 2022",
"Portable solar panels keep getting better and better but some limitations remain: in areas with fickle weather and limited sunlight harnessing enough juice can be difficult. \u2014 Will Taylor, Outside Online , 9 June 2022",
"Growth rates among different tree types vary greatly \u2014 and even within species, depending on their access to water and sunlight and soil conditions. \u2014 Matthew Brown And Matthew Daly, Anchorage Daily News , 20 May 2022",
"To figure out how oxybenzone harms anemones, the researchers tested the effects of the chemical and sunlight on anemones with their algae and without it. \u2014 Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine , 12 May 2022"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-182659",
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": marked by brilliant sunlight : full of sunshine":[]
},
"examples":[
"the sunniest parts of the country",
"We found a sunny place to have lunch.",
"If it's sunny later, we can go to the park.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Temps again will reach the 90s on Thursday with mostly sunny skies, but there will be chances of showers and thunderstorms. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 15 June 2022",
"The weekend looks phenomenal with mostly sunny skies, low humidity, a refreshing breeze from the northwest, and highs near 80. \u2014 Dan Stillman, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"High pressure over the mid-Atlantic will bring mostly sunny skies on Friday with highs in the 70s to near 80 degrees. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022",
"The design firm transformed a Folk Victorian farmhouse into a sunny oasis that's fit for entertaining. \u2014 Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping , 7 June 2022",
"There will be mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the 80s Sunday, according to Zachary Yack, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. \u2014 Tatyana Turner, Chicago Tribune , 29 May 2022",
"Saturday should be even warmer with mostly sunny skies. \u2014 oregonlive , 20 May 2022",
"After the front moves through, Houston has mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures in the forecast for the rest of the week. \u2014 Jay R. Jordan, Chron , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Change is forecast to come Tuesday, with a mostly sunny day and highs in the upper 70s. \u2014 oregonlive , 4 June 2022"
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},
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"We were up before sunrise .",
"We worked from sunrise to sunset .",
"We watched the sunrise from the beach.",
"the pink light of sunrise",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The new Disney Cruise Line ship 'Disney Wish' arrives before sunrise Monday, June 20, 2022, in Port Canaveral, Fla., after making its first cross-Atlantic voyage. \u2014 Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel , 28 June 2022",
"Sky & Telescope says the best time to see the line up on June 24 is 45 minutes before sunrise . \u2014 Caitlin O'kane, CBS News , 24 June 2022",
"And then in just 12 seconds, during the dark humid hours before sunrise on June 24, about half of the structure was gone. \u2014 Jared Kofsky, ABC News , 24 June 2022",
"Throughout the month of June, five planets \u2014 Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn \u2014 have been visible to the naked eye shortly before sunrise . \u2014 Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
"To see it best, head outside and look up about 45 to 60 minutes before sunrise . \u2014 Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
"Friday morning will be an extra special sight to stargazers, as not only will the five planets be visible just before sunrise , but the moon will also join the alignment, and Mercury will hit peak visibility. \u2014 Dia Gill, Chicago Tribune , 23 June 2022",
"The first day of the war, when Russian shells hit Kyiv before sunrise , residents of the complex gathered in the courtyard. \u2014 Masha Gessen, The New Yorker , 14 June 2022",
"Beginning Friday and lasting through this month, the five planets will appear strung across the eastern horizon before sunrise . \u2014 Denise Chow, NBC News , 3 June 2022"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"For long-haul flights there will also be mood lighting depending on the stage of flight (boarding, take off, mid-flight, and meal times) as well as for sunrise, sunset and night time. \u2014 Julia Buckley, CNN , 1 June 2022",
"That activity totally ends with sunset , if not before. \u2014 Ian Livingston, Washington Post , 1 June 2022",
"The quiet planes offer on-board mood lighting that mimics sunrise and sunset , using LED lighting to improve sleep quality and reduce jet lag. \u2014 Michael Goldstein, Forbes , 1 May 2022",
"Most of the cast, particularly Messing, who delivers an awkward caricature of a teen and then the exaggerated hand-wringing and dithering warble of an old woman, struggle in the sunrise and sunset years. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Apr. 2022",
"But the Islamic holy month is not only about giving up food and water between sunrise and sunset . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 7 Apr. 2022",
"This is especially true when observing planets in the sky at sunrise and sunset . \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 2 Apr. 2022",
"Jake also posted a different photo of them with the sunset to his stories. \u2014 Samantha Olson, Seventeen , 22 Feb. 2022",
"The course will be open from 11 a.m. to sunset , Wednesday through Sunday, May 25 through Sept. 25. \u2014 Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press , 24 May 2022",
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"Then, the post- sunset meal, iftar, is eaten together with family or the broader Muslim community. \u2014 Elissa Welle, Detroit Free Press , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The two brightest nighttime objects appear separated by just 4\u00b0 in Earth\u2019s post- sunset skies. \u2014 Ethan Siegel, Forbes , 6 Sep. 2021",
"Jupiter is now the only bright planet left in the post- sunset sky. \u2014 Jamie Carter, Forbes , 30 Jan. 2022",
"So, why not hang out at the barn office post- sunset ",
"Look high in the southwest before dawn for these jewels of the night sky that are soon to be post- sunset objects\u2014and with us all winter! \u2014 Jamie Carter, Forbes , 19 Sep. 2021",
"Rosenthal lived in Unit 705 \u2014 a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that had a sunset view of Collins Avenue and Biscayne Bay \u2014 for 20 years, still paying off the mortgage. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 July 2021",
"Here are 7 things to see in the post- sunset night sky this weekend and all through summer: 1. \u2014 Jamie Carter, Forbes , 25 June 2021",
"The instant mood setter for every post- sunset gathering. \u2014 Marisa Spyker, Southern Living , 11 June 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Several hundred cars are expected to head to the Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie on Mondays through Aug. 22, for this free, family-friendly event, from 6 p.m. to sunset . \u2014 Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune , 22 June 2022",
"To commemorate the six-year remembrance of Orlando\u2019s Pulse nightclub massacre, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation ordering flags at all local and state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday. \u2014 Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel , 11 June 2022",
"Travis Campbell, a longtime industry executive, bought the decades-old travel brand Eagle Creek after its current owner, VF Corporation\u2014parent company of The North Face, Smartwool, and others\u2014made the decision to sunset it earlier this year. \u2014 Andrew Weaver, Outside Online , 10 Oct. 2021",
"The grounds around the castle are open daily year-round from 8 a.m. to sunset . \u2014 Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant , 17 May 2022",
"The course will be open 11 a.m. to sunset Wednesday through Sunday from May 25 through Sept. 25. \u2014 Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press , 12 May 2022",
"But that relief is temporary, and it is set to sunset in December 2025. \u2014 Adam S. Minsky, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Muslims fast from dawn to sunset every day during Ramadan, and break their fasts with an evening meal called Iftar. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 Apr. 2022",
"During Ramadan, observant individuals, like Hamadani and Alaboudi, must abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset for a total of 30 days. \u2014 Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal , 31 Mar. 2022"
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"Most folks wind up in the comparatively cooler, refreshing air mass behind the front by Sunday morning, with resplendent sunshine and highs in the 70s and lower 80s for most north of the Mason-Dixon Line. \u2014 Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post , 30 June 2022",
"Highs will reach the low 90s on Thursday with more sunshine . \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 26 June 2022",
"So much for a clear Wednesday with abundant sunshine that forecasters expected only a few days ago. \u2014 oregonlive , 25 May 2022",
"High pressure will build into the state for Monday with increasing sunshine . \u2014 Hartford Courant , 7 May 2022",
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"Tender, slow-roasted and seasoned pork shoulder, with pineapple slices offsetting those primal pig pleasures with subtle sunshine . \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Mentally transport yourself to somewhere with sunshine and blue skies via Stella McCartney\u2019s zip-up knit or to a tropical paradise with Alanui. \u2014 Madeline Fass, Vogue , 18 Feb. 2022",
"The island is relatively flat with no mountains and because of that the clouds move on quickly allowing for minimal rain and a plethora of days filled with sunshine . \u2014 Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes , 31 Jan. 2022",
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"About 80 degrees if clouds dominate, but above 90 is possible if sunshine dominates and rain chances evaporate. \u2014 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. \u2014 courant.com , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Our vacation goals were sunshine , beaches, poolside cabanas, great food, cocktails, and tropical atmosphere. \u2014 Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure , 12 Jan. 2022",
"But there\u2019s a flip side to this (can\u2019t always be sunshine , especially with this team), and that has to do with WHY Reaves has looked so good. \u2014 Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times , 17 Dec. 2021",
"The Aztecs practice in the afternoon, where the sun can be intense during fall practice and into the season, so sunshine during games is nothing new to them. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Sep. 2021",
"Other trendy colors were snubbed by homebuyers, including Pantone's Color of the Year \u2014 a sunshine yellow tint. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 22 July 2021",
"Fronting a sunshine pop band wasn't really his scene. \u2014 Sarah Rodman, EW.com , 9 Nov. 2020",
"But states like Hawaii and parts of Arizona, as well as U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and Guam, have opted not to observe daylight saving time since those areas get sunshine year-round. \u2014 Jennifer Calfas, Time , 24 Mar. 2018"
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"Highs will reach the low 90s on Thursday with more sunshine . \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 26 June 2022",
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"High pressure will build into the state for Monday with increasing sunshine . \u2014 Hartford Courant , 7 May 2022",
"Thoman said that with no rain and abundant sunshine , the tundra has remained brown and dry. \u2014 Anna Rose Macarthur, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Tender, slow-roasted and seasoned pork shoulder, with pineapple slices offsetting those primal pig pleasures with subtle sunshine . \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 24 Mar. 2022",
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"About 80 degrees if clouds dominate, but above 90 is possible if sunshine dominates and rain chances evaporate. \u2014 A. Camden Walker, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
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"Our vacation goals were sunshine , beaches, poolside cabanas, great food, cocktails, and tropical atmosphere. \u2014 Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure , 12 Jan. 2022",
"But there\u2019s a flip side to this (can\u2019t always be sunshine , especially with this team), and that has to do with WHY Reaves has looked so good. \u2014 Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times , 17 Dec. 2021",
"The Aztecs practice in the afternoon, where the sun can be intense during fall practice and into the season, so sunshine during games is nothing new to them. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Sep. 2021",
"Other trendy colors were snubbed by homebuyers, including Pantone's Color of the Year \u2014 a sunshine yellow tint. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 22 July 2021",
"Fronting a sunshine pop band wasn't really his scene. \u2014 Sarah Rodman, EW.com , 9 Nov. 2020",
"But states like Hawaii and parts of Arizona, as well as U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and Guam, have opted not to observe daylight saving time since those areas get sunshine year-round. \u2014 Jennifer Calfas, Time , 24 Mar. 2018"
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"In honor of the anniversary, Washington Post journalists chronicled one of those days, from sunup to sundown. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 May 2022",
"Key West is a top-notch destination for a girls getaway, as you're guaranteed to have a good time from sunup to sundown. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Irving is observing Ramadan and fasting (no food or fluids) from sunup to sundown. \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2022",
"From trekking poles to sleeping bags, the items found at Dick\u2019s can upgrade your next camping trip from sunup to sundown. \u2014 Sara Coughlin, SELF , 22 Mar. 2022",
"To avoid the crowds, plan to arrive at the park by sunup , hitting the more popular trails early. \u2014 Catherine Toth Fox, Outside Online , 9 Mar. 2020",
"For example, the earliest parade in Ireland famously kicks off in Dingle just before sunup ! \u2014 Jill Gleeson, Country Living , 28 Jan. 2022",
"The lowest temperatures will be just before sunup on Thursday, Kuroski said. \u2014 Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 19 Jan. 2022",
"With 24 hours of playtime, JBL Original Pro Sound has enough stamina to fuel any party from sunup to sundown. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 5 Jan. 2022"
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"As a reminder, the sun protection factor (SPF) is only a measure of how well a sunscreen protects the skin against UVB rays. \u2014 Macaela Mackenzie, Allure , 17 June 2022",
"The sun protection factor , or SPF, stops UV radiation from activating melanocytes and causing black patches. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The American Academy of Dermatology recommends a shot glass-size amount with a sun protection factor of at least 30, applied 15 minutes before going outdoors. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 6 Aug. 2021",
"The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of sun protection factor , or SPF. \u2014 Linda A. Johnson, orlandosentinel.com , 15 July 2021",
"The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of sun protection factor , or SPF. \u2014 Linda A. Johnson, Chron , 15 July 2021",
"The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of sun protection factor , or SPF. \u2014 CBS News , 15 July 2021",
"The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of sun protection factor , or SPF. \u2014 Linda A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com , 15 July 2021",
"The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of sun protection factor , or SPF. \u2014 NBC News , 15 July 2021"
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"Whether your preference is a cup or cone, one scoop or two, a sundae or a shake, there\u2019s probably and cream shop in your Connecticut town or nearby that has something to please your sweet tooth. \u2014 Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022",
"The grasshopper sundae , made with a mellow, fresh-mint chip ice cream, dense chocolate fudge, crunchy bits of homemade waffle cones and whipped cream, is thankfully available year round. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022",
"That pure milk or dark chocolate is then mixed with milk and vanilla in store for a decadent sundae topping that highlights the unbeatable flavor of Ghirardelli chocolate. \u2014 Chelsea Davis, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"Wine editor Janelle Bitker and photographer Yalonda M. James take you inside this San Francisco restaurant, where edible pink glitter coats the top of a sundae and chairs resemble the Hulk\u2019s hands. \u2014 Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Now, popular flavors include butter pecan, turtle sundae , blueberry cheesecake and black raspberry. \u2014 Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 31 May 2022",
"Their products include gummies in flavors like yuzu, milktea sundae , and lychee. \u2014 Jasmine Ting, refinery29.com , 16 May 2022",
"The eggs were a magical mixture of butter, vanilla and powdered sugar coated in a homemade, fairly bittersweet chocolate similar to the fabled chocolate in the Marconi restaurant sundae . \u2014 Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun , 16 Apr. 2022",
"No coupon or app offer is needed but the chain said there's a limit of one sundae per person with a valid ID. \u2014 Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY , 3 May 2022"
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"Come along with me and meet some of Borneo's exotic wildlife in the gallery above\u2014from inquisitive baby orangutans and sleepy sun bears to the extremely rare Sumatran rhino. \u2014 National Geographic , 8 Apr. 2019",
"So what is the facial mimicry in sun bears even for",
"Despite a searing noontime sun bearing down on the stone pavement between city council chambers and San Fernando Cathedral, about 100 people gathered Monday for prayer. \u2014 Elaine Ayala, ExpressNews.com , 13 Aug. 2019",
"She and her team observed 22 sun bears in their forested enclosures, recording more than 370 different play bouts on video. \u2014 Jake Buehler, National Geographic , 21 Mar. 2019",
"Asiatic black bears, also known as moon bears, sun bears , and brown bears are some of the most common species farmed for bile. \u2014 National Geographic , 12 June 2019",
"The jungles of Ta Phraya National Park in southeastern Thailand, part of a Unesco world heritage site, are home to sun bears , crocodiles and elephants. \u2014 Ben C. Solomon, New York Times , 21 June 2019",
"As the sun bore down, about 75 people stood in a semicircle listening to tributes. \u2014 Susan Hogan, Washington Post , 14 May 2018",
"Charismatic animals there include orangutans, elephants and sun bears . \u2014 Michael Stone, Discover Magazine , 9 May 2018"
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"The Cape sundew , as it\u2019s often called, tolerates temperatures down to freezing and into the high 90s with ease, and with proper care, will reward you with stalks of purple flowers. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Oct. 2020",
"The Cape sundew , as it\u2019s often called, tolerates temperatures down to freezing and into the high 90s with ease, and with proper care, will reward you with stalks of purple flowers. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Oct. 2020",
"The Cape sundew , as it\u2019s often called, tolerates temperatures down to freezing and into the high 90s with ease, and with proper care, will reward you with stalks of purple flowers. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Oct. 2020",
"The Cape sundew , as it\u2019s often called, tolerates temperatures down to freezing and into the high 90s with ease, and with proper care, will reward you with stalks of purple flowers. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Oct. 2020",
"The Cape sundew , as it\u2019s often called, tolerates temperatures down to freezing and into the high 90s with ease, and with proper care, will reward you with stalks of purple flowers. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Oct. 2020",
"The Cape sundew , as it\u2019s often called, tolerates temperatures down to freezing and into the high 90s with ease, and with proper care, will reward you with stalks of purple flowers. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Oct. 2020",
"The Cape sundew , as it\u2019s often called, tolerates temperatures down to freezing and into the high 90s with ease, and with proper care, will reward you with stalks of purple flowers. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Oct. 2020",
"The Cape sundew , as it\u2019s often called, tolerates temperatures down to freezing and into the high 90s with ease, and with proper care, will reward you with stalks of purple flowers. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Oct. 2020"
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"Travel Time Chronograph in 18-karat gold with a blue sunburst dial ($106,452) is now on the table. \u2014 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report , 7 Apr. 2021",
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"The Suns' Statement Edition uniform is the orange uniform with a sunburst above the player's number on the front of the jersey. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 26 Aug. 2021"
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"He has a bad sunburn .",
"Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn .",
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"Taking out a lot of branches in the summer also risks the tree being exposed to sun scald or sunburn . \u2014 Amaris Encinas, The Arizona Republic , 23 June 2022",
"When the tree is exposed to too much sunlight and heat, without sufficient moisture, parts of the tree or the entire tree can sunburn , resulting in tree damage or the tree completely dying. \u2014 Jennifer Gray, CNN , 6 Dec. 2021",
"As opposed to AHAs, BHAs are beta hydroxy acids, which are known to get deep into pores to remove dirt, and are typically used to soothe acne, redness and sunburn . \u2014 Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored , 14 Sep. 2020",
"The guns provide a superficial measure, the report noted, that can vary if a person is sunburned or has just come in from outside. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2020",
"Light- or short-coated dogs can get sunburned , so ask your vet for recommendations on canine sunscreen because some human sunscreens are toxic if your pet licks them off. \u2014 Arricca Sansone, Country Living , 12 Feb. 2019",
"There may be lingering pain, soreness, or sensitivity after a tattoo, which can feel similar to sunburn or a bruise. \u2014 Lucy Diavolo, Teen Vogue , 2 Jan. 2019",
"Your eyes, like your skin, can get sunburned when they\u2019re exposed to too much sunlight. \u2014 Korin Miller, SELF , 1 Nov. 2018",
"The tanning ethos dates back to The early 1920s, when Coco Chanel inadvertently got sunburned on the French Riviera \u2014 or, some say, on a cruise near there. \u2014 Alison Rose, Town & Country , 16 Dec. 2012",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Hours spent cruising with the heat or AC blasting and exploring new climates can leave you with itchy dryness or an oily mess, not to mention the perils of sunburn , scrapes, and bug bites. \u2014 Aleta Burchyski, Outside Online , 18 July 2020",
"No one likes having sunburned lips or furiously searching for easy sunburn treatments. \u2014 Ana Escalante, Glamour , 6 June 2022",
"And if those don't thrill you, former Disney Channel favorite Zac Efron feels the heat (and gets one heck of a sunburn ) in a post-apocalyptic drama. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Here, dermatologists recommend their favorite products for getting rid of sunburn quickly and effectively. \u2014 Susan Brickell, Health.com , 17 May 2021",
"The formula features light reflecting minerals to illuminate the skin and give a soft tan-glow\u2013without the sunburn of course. \u2014 ELLE , 1 June 2022",
"No one wants to ruin a trip with a bad (and preventable) sunburn . \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 28 May 2022",
"The formula came out on top for not creating a white residue and provided effective sunburn protection. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 24 May 2022",
"This formula is scientifically-backed, and can even be used to soothe sunburn . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022"
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"\u2014 Steve Kark",
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"\u2014 Theodore Modis",
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"\u2014 Hudson Bridges"
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"Globally, these numbers are widely thought to be underreported, as allergic reactions to stings are sometimes mistaken for heart attacks or sunstroke . \u2014 Hannah Hoag, Quartz , 16 Nov. 2020",
"More than 100 died on the way, of sunstroke , dehydration, starvation, exhaustion and traffic accidents. \u2014 Gladson Dungdung, Scientific American , 20 June 2020",
"The crew was also dealing with sunstroke , according to Borstein. \u2014 Jessica Radloff, Glamour , 9 Dec. 2019",
"The foreman himself came all the way out to the farm to tell my father about the afternoon, the hottest anyone could remember\u2014about the way Tuomas had straightened up as if someone had called his name, before crumpling to the ground with sunstroke . \u2014 Arna Bontemps Hemenway, The Atlantic , 19 July 2019",
"But when sustained heat waves hit a region, the other health ramifications can be serious, including sunstroke and even major organ damage due to heat. \u2014 Katherine Harmon, Scientific American , 23 July 2010",
"The sunstroke weakened his immune system, likely causing the West Nile to develop into meningitis, an infection that inflames the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. \u2014 Gabriel Thompson, Longreads , 12 Apr. 2018",
"According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, heatstroke, also called sunstroke , occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature. \u2014 Leada Gore, AL.com , 19 July 2017",
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"All of these are arrayed in the flat, sunstruck emptiness of Idaho and seem to operate on their own, without a person in sight until the very end. \u2014 Roberta Smith, New York Times , 15 Apr. 2021",
"His gray eyes aimed skyward, in the direction of wispy clouds and sunstruck palms. \u2014 Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 4 Sep. 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Mr. Foxe cowers as he is surrounded by a prancing horde of pert young gang members in skimpy sunsuits . \u2014 J. Hoberman, New York Times , 6 July 2017"
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": any of a group of comets whose perihelions are very close to the sun and which are often destroyed by their close approach to it":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Tawada has often mocked its austerity, especially its telling of how deities conceived the sun goddess \u2014and, through her, the imperial family. \u2014 Julian Lucas, The New Yorker , 21 Feb. 2022",
"Her magnetic energy did full justice to the inspiration for her character, the Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Dec. 2021",
"Bryant pulled a card featuring Yhi, an Australian aboriginal sun goddess , during her interview about season two of the ABC series. \u2014 Keyaira Kelly, Essence , 25 Nov. 2020",
"Legend, myth, history and war run deep \u2014 the sun goddess was said to have taken refuge in a cave for a time in Miyazaki, along the island\u2019s east coast, until a bawdy dance lured her out. \u2014 Washington Post , 31 Jan. 2020",
"Some experts believe the emperor uses it to sleep with the sun goddess to gain divinity. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 Nov. 2019",
"Enshrined at Kashikodokoro is the sun goddess Amaterasu, the mythological ancestress of Japan\u2019s emperors. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Oct. 2019",
"Enshrined at Kashikodokoro is the sun goddess Amaterasu, the mythological ancestress of Japan's emperors. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Oct. 2019",
"In one theory, the emperor sleeps with Shinto gods from the past, including the sun goddess Amaterasu. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Oct. 2019"
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"\u2014 Ed Killer",
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"\u2014 Agricultural Research"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Atum is the sun god and the center of Heliopolitan theology and its creation myths. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Atum is the sun god and the center of Heliopolitan theology and its creation myths. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 16 Apr. 2022",
"The other relics to be repatriated include the bronze bell, a sandstone sculpture of a standing Surya, the sun god , and a lintel depicting the sleep of the Hindu god Vishnu and birth Brahma. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Nov. 2021",
"Behind them, the researchers could identify a sun god and other divinities. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 10 May 2022",
"Billy Porter as an Egyptian sun god , carried on a litter by six shirtless men. \u2014 Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Billy Porter as an Egyptian sun god , carried on a litter by six shirtless men. \u2014 Jocelyn Noveck, ajc , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Atum is the sun god and the center of Heliopolitan theology and its creation myths. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Atum is the sun god and the center of Heliopolitan theology and its creation myths. \u2014 Tracy Brownstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 13 Apr. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There were crinoline explosions and Panama teardrops, tiny little fascinators and huge brimmed sunbonnets . \u2014 Denise Coffey, Courant Community , 30 May 2017"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Russians have stolen 15,000 tons of sunflower and 10,000 tons of grain from Luhansk Oblast, according to its governor Serhiy Haidai. \u2014 Katya Soldak, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"This version contains hydrating sunflower and safflower seed oils to nourish the skin, but what impressed me the most was the color range. \u2014 ELLE , 24 May 2022",
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"Stone fireplace; hardwood floors; granite countertops; vaulted ceiling; sunporch . Applause! \u2014 Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal , 30 Dec. 2021",
"In the early 1800s, the family created a common roof and sided the two cabins and built a sunporch . \u2014 Taylor M. Riley, The Courier-Journal , 29 Mar. 2018",
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