Sunshine vs. Sunrise — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Sunshine and Sunrise
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Definitions
Sunshine
The light or the direct rays from the sun.
Sunrise
Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. The term can also refer to the entire process of the solar disk crossing the horizon and its accompanying atmospheric effects.
Sunshine
The warmth given by the sun's rays.
Sunrise
The time in the morning when the sun appears or full daylight arrives
An hour before sunrise
Sunshine
A location or surface on which the sun's rays fall.
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Sunrise
The event or time of the appearance of the upper circumferential edge of the sun as it rises above the horizon, typically the eastern horizon except for extreme latitudes.
Sunshine
Radiant cheerfulness; geniality.
Sunrise
The sky as the sun rises
Saw a beautiful sunrise.
Sunshine
A source of cheerfulness.
Sunrise
An outset or emergence
The sunrise of classical art and sculpture.
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Sunshine
Public access or scrutiny
Attempts to open the legislative process to more sunshine.
Sunrise
The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.
I'll meet you at the docks at sunrise.
Sunshine
The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
We were warmed by the bright sunshine.
Sunrise
The change in color of the sky at dawn.
Did you see the beautiful sunrise this morning?
Sunshine
A location on which the sun's rays fall.
We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine.
Sunrise
(figuratively) Any great awakening.
It was the sunrise of her spirit.
Sunshine
(figurative) Geniality or cheerfulness.
I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile.
Sunrise
The first appearance of the sun above the horizon in the morning; more generally, the time of such appearance, whether in fair or cloudy weather; as, to begin work at sunrise.
Sunshine
A source of cheerfulness or joy.
Sunrise
Hence, the region where the sun rises; the east.
Which were beyond Jordan toward the sunrising.
Full hot and fast the Saxon rides, with rein of travel slack,And, bending o'ev his saddle, leaves the sunrise at his back.
Sunshine
The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
Sunrise
The first light of day;
We got up before dawn
They talked until morning
Sunshine
(UK) Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.
Alright sunshine, safe to cross now.
Sunrise
Atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily appearance of the sun
Sunshine
(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.
Sunrise
The daily event of the sun rising above the horizon
Sunshine
(humorous) Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy.
Good morning, sunshine!
Sunrise
Of an industry or technology; new and developing;
High-technology sunrise industries
Sunshine
Ellipsis of orange sunshine
Sunshine
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.
Sunshine
The light of the sun, or the place where it shines; the direct rays of the sun, the place where they fall, or the warmth and light which they give.
But all sunshine, as when his beams at noonCulminate from the equator.
Sunshine
Anything which has a warming and cheering influence like that of the rays of the sun; warmth; illumination; brightness.
That man that sits within a monarch's heart,And ripens in the sunshine of his favor.
Sunshine
Sunshiny; bright.
Sunshine
The rays of the sun;
The shingles were weathered by the sun and wind
Sunshine
Moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
