Penumbra and Sun

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Penumbra noun - Partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays.

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Sun is an antonym for penumbra.

Sun noun - The light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves.

Usage example: be sure to wear sunscreen if you plan to spend more than a few minutes in the sun

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Penumbra is an antonym for sun.

Nearby Words: sunless, sunlit

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Sun and Penumbra. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/penumbra/sun

Penumbra & Sun. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/penumbra/sun>.

Sun or Penumbra. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/penumbra/sun.

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