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
Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
In 2021, two American men, ages 24 and 25, were fined approximately $900 each for breaking into the Colosseum before dawn to drink beers inside.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Seemingly unknown in the world of auditing, the age of AI is dawning.
—William Tarr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Use caution and slow down, especially at dawn, dusk and at night when visibility is reduced.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
In 2021, two American men, ages 24 and 25, were fined approximately $900 each for breaking into the Colosseum before dawn to drink beers inside.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Verb
Already, the markets have stumbled due to uncertainty, but Thursday dawned with more unknowns than ever.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Seemingly unknown in the world of auditing, the age of AI is dawning.
—William Tarr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawn
Noun
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For Tillet, the best thing about Sydney in the early morning is experiencing a sunrise at the beach.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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From an early jog at sunrise to a late-night workout class, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra can track your health and keep up with your workouts without weighing you down.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Coming back as a judge 20 years later is such a special full-circle moment for me and it’s meant a lot to share that journey with the people that have been there from the beginning, as well as a whole new generation of Idol fans.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The inaugural Mass marked the official beginning of Leo’s pontificate.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Verb
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This is where strategic thinking becomes impactful, as leaders start operating collectively with others to redefine what is possible.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Alfred Collins spent his first four years at Texas in the shadows, starting all of 12 games as the Longhorns kept rotating in older studs on their defensive line.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Profitable since inception, Unicorn is planning another round of fundraising soon, Mikhaylov said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The exhibition encompasses the house’s work from its inception to the 1920s — when famous actresses and singers, such as Sarah Bernhardt, Sophie Croizette and Nellie Melba, wore its clothes on-stage and off.—
Brian Ng,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Verb
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After an ear-splitting sound, the wind began to calm.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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Jennifer Donahue, a spokesperson for Massachusetts state courts, confirmed day 15 of the trial is set to begin at 9 a.m.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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After three long days in court, Cassie Ventura Fine — who is eight months pregnant — has finished her testimony.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Noun
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At the onset, $50 million in seed money was allocated statewide, but the law stated an additional unspecified amount would be needed in the future.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Former Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey is returning to broadcast TV as the lead in Memory of a Killer, Fox’s straight-to-series thriller about a hitman who develops early onset Alzheimer’s.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Indeed, the pricing-in may commence prior to the earnings disclosure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Her full free agency is anticipated to commence in July 2025.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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“Dawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawn. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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