moonlight

Example Sentences

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The audience rehashed its hunches, they circled potential suspects, they stared at a static image of a horrific crime scene, awash in twinkling moonlight.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

“You start to appreciate things more, I think, when your whole life is shaken up,” Kaslow said, looking out at the moonlight glimmering across the marina.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Doctors can now moonlight as data-labelers, earning $170 an hour and working a minimum of 20 hours a week in a six-week contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

The peak coincides with the new moon so viewing conditions will be ideal with no moonlight pollution.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

The wet grass, a little long because— despite his promise—Jeremy had not mowed yet this week, sparkled in the moonlight.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville