as in day
the hours of light between one night and the next
it's a lot easier to find your way through a strange neighborhood in the daytime
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Recent Examples of daytime
The animal was seen walking through residential areas during the daytime and was moving from areas north of the Payette River toward more densely populated areas, officials said.
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
Morning or daytime sessions support your circadian rhythm because red light is mitochondrially stimulating and late-night use can disrupt sleep.
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Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Since breaking out as a wide-eyed teenager on the CBS daytime soap Guiding Light and the NBC period family drama American Dreams over two decades ago, Snow has made a career out of playing women whose beauty belies the storm of emotions brewing beneath the surface.
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Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Through a telescope, watching the jagged, unlit edge of the lunar crescent slowly consume the brilliant white disk of Venus against a blue daytime sky is an unforgettable sight.
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Jules-Pierre Malartre,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
Morning or daytime sessions support your circadian rhythm because red light is mitochondrially stimulating and late-night use can disrupt sleep.
—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Since breaking out as a wide-eyed teenager on the CBS daytime soap Guiding Light and the NBC period family drama American Dreams over two decades ago, Snow has made a career out of playing women whose beauty belies the storm of emotions brewing beneath the surface.
—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Through a telescope, watching the jagged, unlit edge of the lunar crescent slowly consume the brilliant white disk of Venus against a blue daytime sky is an unforgettable sight.
—
Jules-Pierre Malartre,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daytime
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Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and backup Daniil Tarasov will both be free agents in a matter of days, leaving Florida with a crucial hole — or net – to fill.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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People should not approach wild animals that appear sick, injured, or dead, including nocturnal species such as bats and raccoons that are active during daylight hours.
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Dehydration’s no joke, and afternoon lightning can appear out of nowhere.
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On a recent humid Sunday afternoon, the score was 16-16 going into the final inning.
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daytime. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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