1
as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
daylight was just breaking when we stumbled out of bed
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2
as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
there isn't a lot of daylight left, so we'd better get home soon
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as in sanity
daylights plural
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
nearly terrified the daylights out of him with that scream
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Recent Examples of daylight
This compact camera is easy to mount and offers an ultrawide 170-degree angle, capturing excellent HD video in both daylight and nighttime conditions.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Many ships have also opted to sail only during daylight hours to avoid nighttime risks.
—CNBC, 25 June 2025
The image quality on the white wall was superb, even during daylight hours – with the onboard brightness chops managing to cut their way through the light coming in via slightly shaded windows for an enjoyable watch.
—Paul Ridden
june 25, New Atlas, 25 June 2025
The summer solstice was on Friday, making Saturday one of the longest days of the year with over 15 hours of daylight.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Many ships have also opted to sail only during daylight hours to avoid nighttime risks.
—CNBC, 25 June 2025
The image quality on the white wall was superb, even during daylight hours – with the onboard brightness chops managing to cut their way through the light coming in via slightly shaded windows for an enjoyable watch.
—Paul Ridden
june 25, New Atlas, 25 June 2025
The summer solstice was on Friday, making Saturday one of the longest days of the year with over 15 hours of daylight.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
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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
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
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The film grounds its story in Spike’s desire to save his mother at any cost—including, perhaps, his own sanity in a world hostile to innocence and tenderness.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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The Supreme Court's rejection of that request is a refreshing—and desperately needed—return to sanity.—
Kristen Waggoner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Don't store them on your counter longer than one or two days.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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As a condition of the driver alcohol education program, Read’s driver’s license will also be suspended for up to 90 days, according to Massachusetts law.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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And all of the brilliant military minds involved in this attack.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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In a rare, bipartisan meeting of the minds, at least on this issue.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
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Since the dawn of streaming, independent artists and labels have essentially been forced to participate alongside various streaming entities in order to survive, entities that are often funded by sources that do not align with our values.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Since the dawn of the Space Age, almost 22,000 satellites have reached orbit, and a little more than half are still functioning.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Trump said Hegseth and other top Pentagon officials would address the public on Sunday morning.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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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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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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