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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A figure or shape showing rays radiating from a central point. countable
2. 2
   a jeweled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun wordnet
3. 3
   A strong outburst of sunlight. countable
4. 4
   a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it wordnet
5. 5
   A style of finish for musical instruments such as guitars, having an area of lighter color (often showing the wood grain underneath) that darkens gradually towards a dark outer rim. uncountable

   "The L-30 was finished all over in black, the L-37 in sunburst."

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6. 6
   a sudden emergence of the sun from behind clouds wordnet

Synonyms

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dawndaydaylightdaytimeduskray of sunshine

Example

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"The L-30 was finished all over in black, the L-37 in sunburst."

Etymology

From sun + burst.

Related phrases

sunburst chartsunburst squash

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