1
as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
daylight was just breaking when we stumbled out of bed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
there isn't a lot of daylight left, so we'd better get home soon
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in sanity
daylights plural
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
nearly terrified the daylights out of him with that scream
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of daylight
Set yourself up with a good light or good light, daylight is oftentimes very, very flattering.
—
Erin Clements, People.com, 7 May 2025
The cardinals also won’t see much daylight during the conclave and outdoor conversations will be banned.
—Time, 7 May 2025
After the 48 hours expire, residents can return to their properties to retrieve their things in daylight hours, but can’t stay in the complex overnight, Marshall-Oquendo said.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2025
The investigation at the restaurant was expected to go into the daylight hours, Mendez said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for daylight
Erin Clements, People.com, 7 May 2025
The cardinals also won’t see much daylight during the conclave and outdoor conversations will be banned.
—Time, 7 May 2025
After the 48 hours expire, residents can return to their properties to retrieve their things in daylight hours, but can’t stay in the complex overnight, Marshall-Oquendo said.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2025
The investigation at the restaurant was expected to go into the daylight hours, Mendez said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for daylight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
Noun
-
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fired out of a canister on a road-mobile trailer shortly after sunrise on Florida's Space Coast, then headed east over the Atlantic Ocean propelled by a solid-fueled rocket booster, Ars reports.—
Daniel Larlham,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
-
Our mornings start with a cup of tea drunk at sunrise while the flocks enjoy the dew that is still fresh on the grass.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
My personal preference was to drink a cup after a big daytime meal to stave off a siesta thanks to its brightness.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside Online,
12 May 2025
-
Andrea Mitchell left her long-running daytime show on MSNBC to focus more on reporting for NBC News.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 May 2025
Noun
-
Maintains your sanity and your audience's attention.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
-
Perhaps the city’s current crises—crumbling public infrastructure, intractable civic strife, the President’s attempts to strangle his home town—have reminded New Yorkers of a different period of chaos, when Cuomo seemed a beacon of sanity.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Noun
-
The Washington native’s performances in New York came the day after his set at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in North Carolina.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
-
The money can be used to pay for textbooks, academic tests, transportation to school, computers and meals during the school day.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Noun
-
In their minds, the miracle cure gets worse odds than lighting striking you while a meteor lands on your head.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
-
As Prima stood in the hallway speaking to Ruth, her mind moved over the contours of the previous year and reviewed the evidence.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Noun
-
Named Eos, after the Greek goddess of the dawn, the cloud was found lurking some 300 light-years from our solar system and is as wide as 40 of Earth’s moon lined up across the sky.—
Katrina Miller,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
-
The Gemini moon keeps you occupied with others from dusk till dawn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
-
Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
Noun
-
Guests started queuing from early Saturday morning to secure a good spot for the show, which is paid for by local authorities.—
Christopher Ulloa,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
-
Attendees traveled nationwide and began queuing early in the morning, some before dawn, to gain access to the beach, which was overseen by an enormous security operation featuring 5,000 police officers, metal detectors, drones and facial recognition cameras.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share