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
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
However, people should avoid swimming at dawn or dusk and avoid swimming near people fishing.
—Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2025
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
Rafael View 2 Images The age of laser weapons looks to have officially dawned.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
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Noun
No arrests have been announced in the explosive heist, which happened before dawn Sunday at the store on the 2600 block of Bishop Drive off Bollinger Canyon Road, according to the San Ramon Police Department.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
However, people should avoid swimming at dawn or dusk and avoid swimming near people fishing.
—Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2025
Verb
And then add back in all of the song’s emotions—innocence, longing, brotherly harmony, nostalgia for the barbershop-singing ’50s, giddiness for the dawning ’60s.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
Rafael View 2 Images The age of laser weapons looks to have officially dawned.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawn
Noun
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These storms, which are expected to weaken after sunrise, are affecting southeast Nebraska, northeast Kansas and northern Missouri and are expected to remain north of Interstate 70.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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On Wednesday, July 23, just before sunrise, a whisper-thin crescent moon will appear just above the east-northeastern horizon — but that’s not all.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The Ticket Act, which is currently being considered in the United States Senate, requires ticket sellers to clearly and prominently disclose at the beginning of the transaction.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Gate 5 project has been under construction since the beginning of the year.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
Verb
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He’s set to start the All-Star Game in right field on Tuesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Since its inception in 1994, New Faces has been regarded as a premier launchpad, helping to propel the careers of dozens of comedy’s biggest stars — among them, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Ali Wong, Jo Koy, and Kumail Nanjiani.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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Practically since its inception, the project has faced fierce opposition from local officials in the resort town, who cite concerns that beachgoers would lose a pristine ocean view if the turbines were visible from shore.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
Verb
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And with this email begins a journey through so much of what Nashville has to offer.—
Benjamin Goad,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The Red Sox are competitive this season, but their World Series window is only just beginning to open.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The company says that distribution agreements (Envoy will have a linear component launching later this month in addition to its streaming effort) as well as talent deals will be announced in the coming days and weeks.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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At the onset of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, Aliyev believed Moscow would win quickly and reestablish its dominance across the post-Soviet space.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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More than $10 million in cryptocurrency belonging to the Sinaloa cartel has been seized in Florida as part of nationwide drug raids since the onset of President Donald Trump’s second term, the Justice Department announced this week.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
16 July 2025
Verb
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No work, no people, no complaints When major work will commence again remains unclear, even to neighbors.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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But candid photos captured the same day of Holmes and Jackson together shooting a mystery project on the streets of New York suggest that production may have already commenced.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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“Dawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawn. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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