of the day
idiom
1
: served in a restaurant as a special item on a particular day
What's the vegetable of the day?
Our soup of the day is vegetable beef.
2
: of a particular period of time
What were some of the popular movies of the day?
We read old newspapers to learn of the important issues of the day.
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The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Milford captured its second straight boys championship and fourth in the past five seasons, while Putnam claimed its first state title in program history, sealing the upset of two‑time defending champion Agawam with a dramatic pinfall in the final match of the day.
—Brian Fabry, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
Franco, an energetic pit bull terrier mix, came bouncing back from his second walk of the day, leading walker Ashley Smith back to the shelter.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The public, civil rights organizations and members of the media cannot watch court hearings virtually, or access video after the fact, and cannot request any transcripts or audio of the day’s docket.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Milford captured its second straight boys championship and fourth in the past five seasons, while Putnam claimed its first state title in program history, sealing the upset of two‑time defending champion Agawam with a dramatic pinfall in the final match of the day.
—Brian Fabry, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
Franco, an energetic pit bull terrier mix, came bouncing back from his second walk of the day, leading walker Ashley Smith back to the shelter.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The public, civil rights organizations and members of the media cannot watch court hearings virtually, or access video after the fact, and cannot request any transcripts or audio of the day’s docket.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Of the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20day. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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