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sun Synonyms
Another word for sun
Looking for synonyms for sun? Sourced from our comprehensive thesaurus, here is a list of similar words and another word for sun, organized by relevance and context.
• noun (Context 1)
The star around which the Earth orbits, providing light and heat to the planet.
Usage Example
"The sol rises in the east, signaling the start of a new day."
Strongest
sol
Weak
star
• noun (Context 2)
The light or warmth received from the Earth's central star.
Usage Example
"We sat in the sunlight all afternoon, enjoying the warm spring weather."
Strongest
sunlight
sunshine
Strong
daylight
• verb (Context 3)
To expose oneself or an object to the light and warmth of the sun.
Usage Example
"The lizards were sunning themselves on the hot desert rocks to raise their body temperature."
Strong
bask
Weak
tan
• noun (Context 4)
Any star in the universe that is the center of a planetary system.
Usage Example
"Astronomers have discovered several exoplanets orbiting distant suns in our galaxy."
Strongest
star
Opposites of sun
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of sun varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
darkness
shade
shadow
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sun. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sun