Sunshine vs. Sunrise

Sunshine vs. Sunrise — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Sunshine and Sunrise

Sunshinenoun

The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.

We were warmed by the bright sunshine.

Sunrisenoun

The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.

I'll meet you at the docks at sunrise.

Sunshinenoun

A location on which the sun's rays fall.

We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine.

Sunrisenoun

The change in color of the sky at dawn.

Did you see the beautiful sunrise this morning?

Sunshinenoun

Geniality or cheerfulness.

I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile.

Sunrisenoun

(figuratively) Any great awakening.

It was the sunrise of her spirit.
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Sunshinenoun

A source of cheerfulness or joy.

Sunrisenoun

the first light of day;

we got up before dawnthey talked until morning

Sunshinenoun

The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.

Sunrisenoun

atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily appearance of the sun

Sunshinenoun

(UK) Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.

Alright sunshine, safe to cross now.

Sunrisenoun

the daily event of the sun rising above the horizon

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Sunshinenoun

(UK) Ironic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker.

OK, sunshine, listen up and listen good. There's five vandalised telephone boxes out there and I know you're responsible.

Sunriseadjective

of an industry or technology; new and developing;

high-technology sunrise industries

Sunshinenoun

(humorous) Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy.

Good morning, sunshine!

Sunshineadjective

Open to and permitting public access, especially with regard to activities that were previously closed-door or back-room meetings.

Because of the sunshine law, we could go to the planning meeting.

Sunshinenoun

the rays of the sun;

the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind

Sunshinenoun

moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities