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as in time
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the brief but glorious day of the clipper ship

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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 Cities that have become overcrowded with tourists in summer, particularly Venice, have been putting in regulations to limit the number of visitors per day. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 But the team repeated the test on day 10, in anticipation of discussing withdrawal of care with the boy’s parents. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025 New Jersey Transit said that the strike could affect 350,000 people per day, and MetLife Stadium this week warned that there would be no New Jersey Transit bus or rail service for Shakira concerts Thursday and Friday. Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 May 2025 The Washington native’s performances in New York came the day after his set at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in North Carolina. William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for day
Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
  • Add white sneakers and a raffia bag for a relaxed daytime outfit, or swap in leather sandals and a red lip for an evening out.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
  • The device delivers sharp 1080p video, impressive image quality with rich daytime colors, and clear night vision.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Reubens found much of his early inspiration in drag During his time at the California Institute of the Arts, Reubens began exploring alternative forms of creativity.
    Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 24 May 2025
  • This stunning piece of metalwork, likely worn by someone of high status, reflects the religious identity of the time.
    Real-Time news team, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • In the morning, the husband noticed lights on in the house across the community path.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 18 May 2025
  • The best times to clean windows are early morning, evening, or on overcast days.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
  • Summer offers the longest daylight hours and the most vibrant atmosphere, with boats navigating the locks and outdoor cafes buzzing with activity.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Ultimately, the countries that win the new industrial era won’t be the ones with the loudest rhetoric.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • Mike Noyes of Granby, a high-IQ walk-on who eventually earned a scholarship during the Kevin Ollie era, is an assistant coach/director of player development.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The potential for thunderstorms will be greatest in the afternoon and the evening, with the storms expected to persist overnight.
    Amy Graff, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • Ventura is testifying while nearly nine months pregnant, and judge Arun Subramanian sparred with the defense Thursday afternoon over a slow cross-examination process.
    Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The center got the rebound past Woll to give the Panthers an insurance goal 7:18 into the second period.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
  • Hershey keeper Hunter Shepard saw only 13 shots through two periods and stopped them all.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2025

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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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