as in day
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
a job that requires him to get up before sunrise
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Recent Examples of sunrise
Just after sunrise, thick smoke could be seen rising into the clear blue sky from the burning top floor of the main government building, located in the historic Pecherskyi district, witnesses said.
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Lidia Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Each sunrise marks not only the start of a new day, but the completion of another journey.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
American flags are ordered to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Aug. 31, according to Trump's proclamation.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Following a community-first ethos, the hotel’s wellness program brings guests and local residents together for sunrise yoga classes, breathwork sessions, and even art therapy workshops.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
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Lidia Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Each sunrise marks not only the start of a new day, but the completion of another journey.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
American flags are ordered to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Aug. 31, according to Trump's proclamation.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Following a community-first ethos, the hotel’s wellness program brings guests and local residents together for sunrise yoga classes, breathwork sessions, and even art therapy workshops.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
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The two countries last month agreed to extend the trade truce by another 90 days, to mid-November.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Tesla had been at the impound lot for two days after being found abandoned on a Hollywood street, investigators said.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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So much for the dawn of a new New England era, with no-nonsense Mike Vrabel as head coach and Josh McDaniels settling in as the new/old offensive coordinator.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 1960s marked a significant pivot in cultural mores, from the adherence to convention both socially and stylistically at the dawn of the decade to the age of antiestablishment fervor and personal empowerment as the period progressed.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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One morning in South Luangwa, our guide, Elias, led us quietly through the mopane woodland.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Polish officials said Russian drones pierced their airspace 19 times from late Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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On the morn of Liberation Day, Trump called out four other Republican senators — Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell — for pushing back on his plan.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.—
Rena Behar,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2023
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And yet, the dawning of light in Elordi’s eyes breathes life into the old tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
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This is the dawning of the age of school choice.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The last couple of hours before daybreak on Wednesday is the other window during which Lunsford recommends trying to see the shower.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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However, Giselle appears in spirit form and dances with him until daybreak, saving his life.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The roughly 680-mile-wide (1,090 kilometers) dwarf planet would pass in front of the background star at an angle visible only to observers in northern Canada and other parts of the Arctic during daylight hours.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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