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as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
during the day, we like to go play ball in the park
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as in morning
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
at the break of day I was relieved to realize that I had survived another night in the wilderness
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Recent Examples of day
In the present day, there is wide agreement across the Catholic world that one of the most recent popes, John Paul II, deserves to be in consideration as the most influential pontiff.
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Charles Creitz, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Insiders with direct knowledge told TMZ Tuesday that Ye saw his and Kim Kardashian’s eldest son, 9, in recent days.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
Carrot seeds will germinate in 10 to 21 days and go from seed to harvest in 50 to 75 days.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Charles Creitz, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Insiders with direct knowledge told TMZ Tuesday that Ye saw his and Kim Kardashian’s eldest son, 9, in recent days.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
Carrot seeds will germinate in 10 to 21 days and go from seed to harvest in 50 to 75 days.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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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
Noun
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According to the documents, Inciarte pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served and one business day.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Almost 30 years ago, Robert Stone visited the City of Hope campus in Los Angeles for the first time.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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His memorial service is set for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) and his body will be buried at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major in a simple wooden casket, per his request.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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What To Know As of Wednesday morning, the warnings covered several counties, including Collin, Cooke, Denton and Grayson.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The company and its semillas redefined what a container, or ‘mate,’ could become for the ancient ritual in a modern era.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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After comparing their descriptions with simulations of how the Egyptian night sky looked during those eras, Graur published an initial study in 2024 arguing Nut and the Milky Way were intertwined—perhaps even physically.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The hotel also provides yoga sessions at sunrise and sunset, held against the peaceful backdrop of Talamanca Bay.—
Jennifer Fernández Solano,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The band played from just before midnight until after sunrise; part of the show was broadcast live on ABC News.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy announced Tuesday afternoon that eight artificial dyes will be eliminated from medications and the nation's food supply by the end of 2026.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The plane returned to Washington later that afternoon.—
Daniel Klaidman,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Oilers tied the game late in third period, but the Kings celebrated a 6-5 victory in Game 1.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The owner of the Univision TV network in the U.S. said net income came to $11.7 million, compared with a loss of $52 million in the year-earlier period.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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