sunburst
noun
sun·burst
ˈsən-ˌbərst 
often attributive
1
: a flash of sunlight especially through a break in clouds
2
a
: a jeweled brooch representing a sun surrounded by rays
b
: a design in the form of rays diverging from a central point
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Speaking of lids, they’re crafted with Tupperware’s classic sunburst design and feature the brand’s signature instant seal lid to lock in freshness and prevent leaks and spills.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Laser sunbursts and clouded fade-outs replace traditional abrasion, showcasing Rimaks’s laundry artistry in a low-impact way.
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Cast iron that frames windows and cornices has been pressed into scrolled ferns and sunbursts and animal heads.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2025
Established as a strong alternative to the Daytona et al, this 42.5 mm 18-karat pink gold version has a rich contrast between a deep green sunburst dial and brushed and polished pink gold.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Laser sunbursts and clouded fade-outs replace traditional abrasion, showcasing Rimaks’s laundry artistry in a low-impact way.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Cast iron that frames windows and cornices has been pressed into scrolled ferns and sunbursts and animal heads.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2025
Established as a strong alternative to the Daytona et al, this 42.5 mm 18-karat pink gold version has a rich contrast between a deep green sunburst dial and brushed and polished pink gold.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Sunburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunburst. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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sunburst
noun
sun·burst
ˈsən-ˌbərst
1
: a flash of sunlight especially through a break in the clouds
2
a
: a jeweled pin representing a sun surrounded by rays
b
: a design in the form of rays extending from a central point
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