1
: the light of day
2
: daytime
3
: dawn
4
a
: knowledge or understanding of something that has been obscure
began to see daylight on the problem
b
: the quality or state of being open : openness
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6
: a perceptible space, gap, or difference
denied there was any daylight between the two governments' positions
Examples of daylight in a Sentence
Open up the curtains and let some daylight into the room.
As daylight fades into darkness, everyone returns to their homes.
For pictures taken in daylight, use a different film.
We could see daylight through the cracks in the wall.
The accident happened just after daylight.
They said there was no daylight between the two governments' positions.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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As for timing, the northern lights aren't visible during daylight hours.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
To make your photos work for you, follow these tips:
Use soft lighting like daylight or warm indoor light to keep the photo looking natural.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2025
As for timing, the northern lights aren't visible during daylight hours.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 2 June 2025
Unlike weightier blends built for fireside sipping, Cutty Sark thrives in the daylight.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for daylight
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylight. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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