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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
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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
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as in sanity
daylights plural
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
nearly terrified the daylights out of him with that scream
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Recent Examples of daylight
In summer, the midnight sun bathes the landscape in 24-hour daylight, allowing for endless exploration.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
And no shade to daylight activities—after all, who doesn’t appreciate a bright lawn or a glittering pool—but comfortable nights under the stars can be particularly magical.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
The importance of daylight The infrared light found in daylight can modulate inflammation, stimulate collagen production, prevent neurodegeneration, and even optimize mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
His turkey had indeed sounded off just after daylight, but had moved sometime during the night.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
And no shade to daylight activities—after all, who doesn’t appreciate a bright lawn or a glittering pool—but comfortable nights under the stars can be particularly magical.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
The importance of daylight The infrared light found in daylight can modulate inflammation, stimulate collagen production, prevent neurodegeneration, and even optimize mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
His turkey had indeed sounded off just after daylight, but had moved sometime during the night.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
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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
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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
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San Diego’s daytime high will be 66 Thursday and Friday, 65 Saturday and 61 Sunday.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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The deeper themes about race and history and culture, as well as the sheer terror and excitement, all feed audiences craving to confront our demons and fears, but in a safe imaginary setting – all the more important when those fears increasingly stalk the daytime for so many people.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Thomas pleads for his sanity in his paranoid whispers, his voice twisting and flopping like a fish on a line.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Your business will reach new levels of excellence while protecting your team and your sanity.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Gemini moon keeps you occupied with others from dusk till dawn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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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
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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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
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International trade, trade barriers and tariffs were part of the first question posed to the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO, 94, during a Saturday morning question-and-answer session.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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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
Cite this Entry
“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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