sunburst pattern

Spokes from center

A sunburst pattern radiates outward from a central point, like rays emanating from the sun.

The design appears in architecture, furniture, jewelry, and graphic design: a sunburst mirror above the fireplace, the Art Deco sunburst motif.

In wood veneering, sunburst describes grain arranged to fan outward.

Guitar finishes often feature a sunburst—darker at the edges, lighter toward the center.

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golden rays · sunrise · mid-century modern · mirror · medallion · statement piece · gilt · ornate · clock · beams · radiating · vintage · gleaming · midcentury · retro design · brass · splendor · fan

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Opposites
radial directionality

sunburst patternconcentric circles

Rings with shared midpoint

spiral pattern · converging lines · concentric rings

geometric structure

sunburst patterngrid pattern

Regular arrangement of squares

checkerboard pattern · solid color · parallel lines · stripes · plaid

visual energy/dynamism

sunburst patternflat design

Shadowless digital aesthetic

Family

burst, sunny, sunshine, sunlight, sunlit, suns, sunned, sunning, bursts

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G