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
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In terms of style and scale, parts of it feel like a warm-up for his 1984 magnum opus Amadeus, but the film’s ruminations on American identity and aspirations at the dawn of an American century are all its own.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Mornings dawn like the colour of old bruises and Ali drives away from the house for over half an hour to reach his farm and spend the longest part of the day with the horses.
—Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The first hybrid prototype named ‘Wendy’ marks a new dawn in the race for immortality.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In terms of style and scale, parts of it feel like a warm-up for his 1984 magnum opus Amadeus, but the film’s ruminations on American identity and aspirations at the dawn of an American century are all its own.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
As predicted in Destiny’s Child No Longer, the era of universal newborn genomic screening is dawning.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Mornings dawn like the colour of old bruises and Ali drives away from the house for over half an hour to reach his farm and spend the longest part of the day with the horses.
—Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawn
Noun
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The best time to see Mercury during its greatest elongation is about 30 minutes before sunrise, according to EarthSky.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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To catch a glimpse, set your alarm for 45 minutes before sunrise and look low toward the east-northeast horizon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That is up from Politico's previous poll, conducted at the beginning of June, which showed Porter with 6 percent in a head-to-head matchup.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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From the beginning of his trial, his sisters have been supportive of Jussie.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When big brands start calling One of the first major brands to come knocking wanted something bold for a new campaign—a way for fans to see themselves inside the action instantly.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Some patients' bodies continue to make the clotting gene for years after starting treatment.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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In less than half a year since its inception, the company secured $2 billion in seed funding in July, reaching a valuation of approximately $12 billion.—
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CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Cheval Noir represents the political fight that pushed Montreal to become one of Canada’s most progressive cities — an ideology that’s been at the core of the festival since its inception.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
9 Aug. 2025
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Written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who is penning the next James Bond movie, Set in 19th-century Dublin and New York, the story begins immediately after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for the extraordinary success of the Guinness brewery.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago began to see a decline in homicides in 2022.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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But back in the day, that crew didn't take themselves too seriously.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This association was partially mediated by differences in body weight throughout childhood, with childhood obesity linked to early pubertal onset.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Despite the uncertainty, the Trump White House is confident that the onset of his broad tariffs will provide clarity about the path of the world’s largest economy.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pre-orders of the album appeared on Taylor Swift’s website as soon as the time commenced.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
13 Aug. 2025
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What Happens Next If approved, the first phase of the project, which costs $55 billion, will commence in the next few years.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawn. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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