1
as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
we stayed up talking until dawn
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2
as in beginning
the point at which something begins
the dawn of civilization
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as in to start
to come into existence
a smile dawned on his face as he got the joke
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Recent Examples of dawn
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
During last year’s total solar eclipse, some birds mistook the sudden darkness for dawn — and burst into song.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The school’s first-ever incoming class of medical students were welcomed in July, dawned by a white coat ceremony.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The fact that our AI infrastructure is being built by some of the same companies that were around at the dawn of the web is really an indictment on American innovation.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
During last year’s total solar eclipse, some birds mistook the sudden darkness for dawn — and burst into song.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
NurPhoto via Getty Images How many reading this opinion piece were yearning for AI server data centers as the 2020s dawned, or for that matter were hoping to work at one?
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The school’s first-ever incoming class of medical students were welcomed in July, dawned by a white coat ceremony.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawn
Noun
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Among the wares, there’s a swanky alarm clock that wakes you with light that mimics a sunrise, a cheetah-print AirPods case from Kate Spade, and a powerful portable charger that can charge two devices at once.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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From sunrise to sunset, the Big Apple seems to stretch right into the apartment, with everything from the Empire State Building to the Upper East Side rooftops on show.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fields would find the end zone a third time at the beginning of the second quarter, giving the Eagles a commanding 19-0 advantage over Southwest.—
Raul Avila,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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As format developers from around the world continue to seek inspiration from The Traitors, the show that signaled the beginning of a new generation looks set to stay in the thick of conversation on the Croisette.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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All of our finds are under $100, with many pieces on sale, and prices start at just $9.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Zac and Dylan’s bond has grown stronger over the years, especially after Dylan moved in with Zac while starting his career in Los Angeles.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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As the sun rises behind the ELT, the image stands for the dawning of a new era in astronomical discovery.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And yet, the dawning of light in Elordi’s eyes breathes life into the old tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
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Celebrating its 26th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival is continuing the legacy of highlighting upcoming voices and industry veterans as one of the defining film festivals in Southern California since its inception in 1999.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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The inception of these new materials came when Robson, a professor at the University of Melbourne, Australia, was teaching students in 1974 about molecular structures by turning wooden balls into models of atoms.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, minor soundside flooding is expected to begin later today and last through at least Wednesday.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s threats of an extra 100% tariff on China is believed to have triggered a $19 billion sell-off that began Friday.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Islamabad — Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have flared in recent days with the exchange of deadly gunfire between the neighbors that has stoked fears of a wider conflict.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Her 107-day run was the shortest presidential campaign in modern history.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The series sets the scene for a potential second season with the looming onset of the Gulf War, so the platoon might be reunited onscreen soon enough.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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The onset of bye weeks negatively impacts affected players, but evens out over course of season.—
Greg Cote
October 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Dawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawn. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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