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Screensaver Sunrise 

Expression coined by WRC-TV (Washington DC) meteorologist Tom Keirien to describe a sunrise so impeccably perfect that words are inadequate; the only tribute to do it justice would be to freeze-frame and fly the image into a computer to use as desktop artwork.

Use of the term "screensaver" might be considered inaccurate were the image to be used for the Desktop or as Wallpaper instead of as a screensaver. But in context the usage is acceptable, as everyone gets it.
Newshosts - What's the weather like, Tom?

Tom - Take a look at our City Camera at this screensaver sunrise.
Screensaver Sunrise by Professor Al September 21, 2009
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DVD Screensaver 

A bouncing logo that has recently become a meme because people like to see it hit the corner. There have been streams just for the meme.
DVD Screensaver by UDfan1234567890 December 23, 2018

Going Screensaver 

When you notice a coworker spacing out, or dozing off in a meeting.
Check it out, look at Joe. He’s going screensaver.”
Going Screensaver by dooshbagg August 10, 2012

screensaver

A piece of software, usually something lame that was installed by default with your OS, that takes over when your PC thinks you're not using it any more.
Some screensavers are cute, like Viking Kittens, and some have a purpose, like Make Love Not Spam, but most are just unimaginative lameness that installed by default with sWindles.
screensaver by Downstrike December 1, 2004

screensaver

A term used by newbs/noobs to describe an OS wallpaper
(at a school computer) Billy! DON'T change the screensaver!!
screensaver by pmarriott May 22, 2008

The Screensaver

This is a sexual move in wich the girl is giving the guy oral and he gives her a facial, Then he takes a computer moniter and wacks her in the face multiple times.
Person 1: So how was that screen saver last night??

Person 2: mumble........

Person 1: What did you just say??.......WACK!!!!

Person 2: .... WOW you would do The Screensaver to me again!
The Screensaver by Mario : ) May 19, 2010

Going Screensaver 

When you notice a coworker spacing out, or dozing off in a meeting.
Check it out, look at Joe. He’s going screensaver.”