Shine
Shine noun - The steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible.
Usage example: by the shine of the full moon we could see the rabbit helping himself to our garden vegetables
Sunshine and shine are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sunshine" instead a noun "Shine".
Sunshine
Sunshine noun - The light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves.
Usage example: spent a week at the shore soaking up the sunshine and salt air
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