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as in time
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the brief but glorious day of the clipper ship

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as in morning
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance at the break of day I was relieved to realize that I had survived another night in the wilderness

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Recent Examples of day The loss of immigrant businesses would be felt in day to day life, Feltman explained. Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025 There’s under a 30% chance for rain during the days and dry conditions in the evenings. ▪ Sunday forecast. Miami Herald, 14 July 2025 From over-the-top challenges, dramatic eliminations, jaw-dropping moments, iconic bombshells and even a surprise appearance from Megan Thee Stallion, audiences were hooked to their TV screens for six days a week since its premiere. Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025 While unconfirmed, sources say the film revolves around the period at the artificial intelligence company OpenAI in 2023 that saw CEO Sam Altman fired and rehired in a matter of days. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for day
Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
  • Concierges can help plan daytime activities for all ages.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • There are five nominees and one winner in each category; however, some categories, like daytime drama program and daytime personality – daily, have fewer.
    Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • This past season, Thrun, a Harvard alum, appeared in 60 games, had 12 points, and averaged 17:31 of ice time.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
  • At the time of the incident, Trump was in Washington, D.C., when Shaw allegedly drove what was described by law enforcement as a Mercedes van to the south gate of Mar-a-Lago shortly before 10 p.m. and parked along Southern Boulevard.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The Netflix limited series Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story has been nominated for four Emmy Awards for the 2025 Emmys, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced on Tuesday morning.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
  • The Bear is once again an Emmys darling, scoring another 13 nominations Tuesday morning for its third season, including a historic one for Ayo Edebiri.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT Updated July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
  • Let there be light: This modern desk lamp is designed to intelligently illuminate your space by tracking local daylight to automatically balance the brightness and color temperature.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Platinum brooches from that era are rare, but around $2,000 and the price goes up if there are gems, bigger pearls, and a lot of weight.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • And while that Saved by the Bell era is unbeatable, he's only gotten better with time.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Wake early this morning — about 45 minutes before sunrise — and look east-northeast for one of the loveliest sky scenes of the month.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Flags will be at half-staff through sunrise on Monday, July 14.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Then, spend a quiet afternoon reading ensconced on the lounge chairs outside your villa, or take the winding stairs down the cliff to your own private watering hole.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
  • The chance of showers continues Tuesday in the morning and early afternoon, picking back up in the evening with a possible thunderstorm.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The escalation in tension comes after a cooling off period that lasted several months.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 July 2025
  • The movie spans a month or so in summer, which is a slow period in Jeanne’s career as a field claims adjuster, giving her the flexibility to deal with the children … for now.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 July 2025

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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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