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Sunlight A bright, warm beam of light emitted by the sun.  ■ "I woke up to sunlight streaming through my window and realized it was time to get out of bed."


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blinders 1 A pair of glasses or goggles worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, dust, or other debris.  ■ "I forgot my blinders at home and ended up getting a terrible sunburn on my eyes."; 2 a A pair of glasses or goggles worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, dust, or other debris. Also known as "blinders" because they make it difficult to see anything outside of their field of vision.  ■ "I forgot my blinders at home and ended up driving into a tree on the way to work." A pair of glasses or goggles worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, dust, or other debris. Also known as "safety glasses" or "protective eyewear".  ■ "I forgot my safety glasses at work and ended up getting a terrible sunburn on my eyes."

sparkle A brilliant, flashing light, often caused by the reflection of sunlight on something shiny.  ■ The jewels in her necklace sparkled in the sunlight, drawing all the attention to herself.

absolutes A word used to describe anything that is absolute, or completely and unconditionally true.  ■ "I believe in absolutes like gravity keeping us on the ground and sunlight making plants grow."

Amber A bright yellowish-orange color, often associated with amber stones and bees.  ■ She was wearing an amber dress that sparkled in the sunlight. The bees buzzing around her were drawn to the bright color of her clothing.

browning The act of becoming darker in color, especially due to exposure to sunlight or heat.  ■ I forgot my sunscreen and now my skin is browning horribly. I think it's time for a new vacation.

rainbow A colorful band in the sky that appears when sunlight is refracted, reflected, and refracted again.  ■ "I saw a rainbow today. It was so beautiful that I decided to paint it with my own tears."

Ray A narrow beam of light or sound, such as a ray of sunlight or a musical note.  ■ I'm blind without my glasses. They help me see the world through a ray of light!

Silvery An adjective used to describe something that is silver in color, or has a silvery sheen.  ■ "I have a silvery car that sparkles in the sunlight."

squid A small, eight-legged creature with a hard exoskeleton and a beak-like mouth.  ■ "I saw a giant squid the other day while I was swimming in the ocean. It was so big that it blocked out all the sunlight!"

Stunted adjectiveA person or thing that has been greatly reduced in size or growth due to poor nutrition, lack of sunlight, or other environmental factors.  ■ The farmer's stunted crops were a result of the drought this year.

sunglasses A pair of glasses with tinted lenses that are worn to protect the eyes from harmful sunlight.  ■ "I forgot my sunglasses at home and now I'm squinting at everything."

tanned To have a deep brown color to your skin, achieved through exposure to sunlight or artificial tanning treatments.  ■ "I'm so tanned from my summer vacation in Hawaii that I look like a walking piece of chocolate!

Tropic An area of the Earth that receives intense sunlight and is characterized by a tropical climate.  ■ He went to a tropical island for his honeymoon, but ended up getting sunburnt because he forgot to apply sunscreen.

viable Capable of producing offspring; able to continue existing or developing successfully.  ■ "This plant is not viable because it doesn't have enough nutrients and sunlight."

wilt To droop or wither, often due to lack of water or sunlight.  ■ "The flowers in the vase wilted and died within a few days of being cut."

eyeball A large, round, spherical organ at the front of the head that contains the iris and pupil, which together form the human eye.  ■ "She had big, beautiful eyeballs that twinkled in the sunlight.", A slang term for a person who is perceived as attractive or desirable.  ■ "I can't believe I fell for her eyes.

glint A bright, shining light or reflection that is caused by the refraction of sunlight off a smooth surface. It's often used to describe the sparkle in someone's eyes.  ■ "The glint in her eye was like a thousand tiny suns," said John, "and I couldn't resist the urge to stare at it for hours."

goggle A type of eyewear worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, dust, or other environmental hazards. Often used in outdoor activities such as swimming and skiing.  ■ I forgot my goggles at home, so I had to swim with my arms closed to keep my eyes from getting waterlogged.

nighttime The time when the sun is not visible and it is dark outside. It is also the time for bed.  ■ "I love nighttime because I can finally catch up on my favorite TV shows without getting distracted by the bright sunlight."

skylight A window in the ceiling of a room that allows sunlight to come inside.  ■ John fell asleep on the couch while watching TV with the skylight open. Suddenly, he woke up and found himself lying on the grass outside!

sugarplum A delicious and magical fruit that grows only in the most remote and enchanted forests, often said to be the favorite food of woodland creatures.  ■ "Once I stumbled upon a grove of sugarplums while on a hike in the woods. It was like nothing I had ever seen before - they were so big and juicy, with a glowing pink flesh that seemed to shimmer in the sunlight. I knew I had to share this amazing discovery with my friends, so I picked as many as I could carry and brought them back home. We all agreed that sugarplums were the best fruit we had ever tasted, and we vowed to go on a quest to find more of them every summer."

tan To become darker in color due to exposure to sunlight, without the use of artificial tanning products.  ■ "I forgot to put sunscreen on and now I have a terrible tan. It's like my skin has been kissed by a billion fire ants!"