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as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
during the day, we like to go play ball in the park
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as in morning
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
at the break of day I was relieved to realize that I had survived another night in the wilderness
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Recent Examples of day
Don't store them on your counter longer than one or two days.
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Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Medik8’s hero product is its Crystal Retinal serum, and the brand is also known for its proprietary CSA Philosophy, a system using vitamin C and sunscreen in the day, followed by vitamin A by night.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
As police struggled with another day of unrest in downtown L.A., several Waymo autonomous taxis were set on fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing high into the air.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Back in present day, each of their children lay their flower beside candles and a memorial photo as a sign of their eternal love.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Medik8’s hero product is its Crystal Retinal serum, and the brand is also known for its proprietary CSA Philosophy, a system using vitamin C and sunscreen in the day, followed by vitamin A by night.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
As police struggled with another day of unrest in downtown L.A., several Waymo autonomous taxis were set on fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing high into the air.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Back in present day, each of their children lay their flower beside candles and a memorial photo as a sign of their eternal love.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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At lower daytime altitudes, direct sunlight can cause overheating.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The spotting of a fireball in the daytime is a rare event, according to the American Meteor Society.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Benfica are not rooting for Enzo Fernandez to become a world champion this time around.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The small, ragtag crew of replacements that Kennedy appointed two days later met this week for the first time, amid lots of empty chairs in a conference room in Atlanta.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Time your activities wisely: If possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening when the heat is less intense.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
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One person was injured at a Wayne, Michigan, church on Sunday morning after a suspect opened fire on the congregation mid-service.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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This daylight fireball on Thursday could be a member of the Beta Taurid meteor shower, which includes meteors that are rarely seen and are typically active from late June to early July, peaking around June 25, said Robert Lunsford of the American Meteor Society.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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Consider the era when Android updates were undeniably exciting—a time when the addition of screenshots could be a headlining feature (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) or when Google finally figured out how to keep runaway apps from killing your battery (Android 6.0 Marshmallow).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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In an era when authenticity has become a marketing buzzword, Rassoul offers something more complex: the understanding that all identity is performed, that authenticity itself might be the most elaborate performance of all.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Kansas City had a high of 37 degrees and a low of 29 degrees with trace amounts of rain and snow on January 7, and temperatures dropped to right around freezing just before sunrise the next morning.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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The northern lights are best viewed in the hours after sunset and before sunrise, specifically within an hour or two of midnight (between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time), according to NOAA.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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And the forecast calls for a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms this Sunday afternoon along the same route in Fort Lauderdale, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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Daytime temperatures may reach 97 degrees on Saturday, with a peak afternoon heat index of 106, according to the National Weather Service.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Animated by dark humor and cool fury, this début novel takes place largely in Ukraine during the period following Russia’s invasion.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Having a high level of cortisol for extended periods of time is not good for your health.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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