sunbursts
Rays spreading outward
Sunbursts are rays of light radiating outward from the sun, especially when breaking through clouds or appearing suddenly: A sunburst lit up the valley.
The pattern of lines radiating from a center point gives the name to decorative designs—sunburst mirrors, sunburst guitar finishes, sunburst clocks.
As a color pattern on guitars, sunburst fades from dark edges to a lighter center.
Of the star
- coronaStar's outermost atmosphere
- flareSudden bright burst
- prominenceNotable status or visibility
- photosphereStar's light-emitting surface
chromosphere · heliosphere · sunspot · radiation · luminosity · plasma · fusion · eclipse
Recurring thematic element
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- medallionLarge decorative disk pendant
- rosetteCircular ribbon ornament
- starburstRadiant pattern from center
mandala · pinwheel · spoke · radial · symmetry · art deco · ornament · emblem
Lines from a source
- beamsRays or supports
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- glowingGiving off steady light
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
shimmering · dazzling · brilliant · effulgent · incandescent · resplendent · sparkling · scintillating
Morning's first light
- morningDay's early hours
- horizonApparent earth-sky meeting
- auroraAtmospheric light display
- twilightLight after sunset
awakening · breakthrough · golden hour · first light · crepuscular · rays · streaming · piercing
solar
Of the star
- coronaStar's outermost atmosphere
- flareSudden bright burst
- prominenceNotable status or visibility
photosphere · chromosphere · heliosphere · sunspot · radiation · luminosity · plasma · fusion · eclipse · solstice
motif
Recurring thematic element
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- medallionLarge decorative disk pendant
- rosetteCircular ribbon ornament
starburst · mandala · pinwheel · spoke · radial · symmetry · art deco · ornament · emblem · badge
rays
Lines from a source
luminous · shimmering · dazzling · brilliant · effulgent · incandescent · resplendent · sparkling · scintillating · coruscating
daybreak
Morning's first light
twilight · awakening · breakthrough · golden hour · first light · crepuscular · rays · streaming · piercing · east
golden
Bright yellow, or precious
warm · fiery · vibrant · saturated · brilliant · chromatic · saffron · marigold · tangerine · blazing
- decorative artsdecorative arts, topiary, enamelwork, applied arts, ornamental design
- Art Decoart deco, chevron, zigzag, bold lines, chevrons
- coin imageryeagles, portraits, crowns, wreaths, shields
- decorative motifsscrolls, flourishes, swirls, spirals, curls
- emblemsemblems, emblem, crests, badge, seal
- Celestial Objectsstars, planets, moons, comets, galaxies
sunburstseclipses
Astronomical occultations
solar eclipses · blackouts · darkness · shadows · lunar eclipses
sunburstsvortexes
Spinning fluid masses
implosions · concentric circles · black holes · contractions · focal points
- sunburst patternRadial design with emanating lines
- sunburst mirrorReflective piece with radiating frame