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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
Before Miami Dolphins draft pick Michael Taaffe and quarterback Quinn Ewers were teammates and close friends at Texas, Taaffe had the best day of his high school football career against Ewers.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Outside is a deck with a pool and day beds, connected by sliding doors to an open-plan living space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Republicans should focus instead on funding the Department of Homeland Security, which has been partially shut down for more than 70 days, including resources for the Secret Service.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
For the fourth straight year, the Northbrook Grand Prix will take over the suburb’s downtown this summer for a day-long event culminating in professional bicycle races for men and women riders.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Outside is a deck with a pool and day beds, connected by sliding doors to an open-plan living space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Republicans should focus instead on funding the Department of Homeland Security, which has been partially shut down for more than 70 days, including resources for the Secret Service.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
For the fourth straight year, the Northbrook Grand Prix will take over the suburb’s downtown this summer for a day-long event culminating in professional bicycle races for men and women riders.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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Pair this set with a heel for an evening look or a sneaker for a stylish daytime outfit.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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There's also intense summer heat to worry about (an average daytime high of 105°F/41°C in Luxor), adding another layer of preparation.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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By the time officers arrived, the situation had escalated into what officials described as an active shooter incident, with the suspect walking down the middle of Memorial Drive and firing in an erratic manner as traffic came to a halt.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Traffic can make crossing the city slow at times, but the location works well for travelers planning to explore both the pyramids and the central districts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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At a campaign stop early Tuesday morning, Mamdani praised Boylan for standing up to Cuomo.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sure enough, in the early-morning hours of April 15th, Moscow struck Ukraine with three ballistic missiles and three hundred and twenty-four attack drones, including two hundred and fifty Shaheds, Ukraine’s Air Force said.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There isn’t much daylight between the NCAA and pro leagues on this topic.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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During daylight hours, open drapes and blinds to maximize heat from direct sunlight.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The Houston Astros have been one of Major League Baseball’s most consistent franchises in the modern era.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Backstage at Cats has also become a sort of family, in which cast members share their experiences from different eras and help the theater actors find their ballroom personas.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Soukana’s rooftop bar and lounge is a great place to flop down and take in the sunrise or sunset.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Look low toward the eastern horizon before sunrise to spot the crescent moon and Saturn together.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The afternoon hours are perfect for a bit of shopping, browsing local crafts, and supporting local artisans.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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He was being held without bail pending arraignment, scheduled for Friday afternoon.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The tension was best presented throughout the third period, as Minnesota had 11 shots on goals to just one from Montreal.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The Carboniferous period dragged on for sixty million.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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