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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
The mascara, previously available only in black, holds up through long days spent staring at a screen, the occasional weary eye rub, and (believe it or not) raucous weddings.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Either way, March 22 is now the day to look forward to.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
This palpable acceptance of difference led me—three days and two hurricanes (the drink) in—to a place few paraplegics would typically dare: a burlesque class at Devotion Studios in the Quarter, run by local sensation Trixie Minx.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2024, Americans received an average of 11 vacation days, while French workers received about a month off.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Either way, March 22 is now the day to look forward to.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
This palpable acceptance of difference led me—three days and two hurricanes (the drink) in—to a place few paraplegics would typically dare: a burlesque class at Devotion Studios in the Quarter, run by local sensation Trixie Minx.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2024, Americans received an average of 11 vacation days, while French workers received about a month off.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
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Like the Paris 2024 Games, the time difference between Milan and Eastern Daylight Time is six hours, meaning there will be plenty of daytime programming for North American viewers, both in primetime on NBC as well as on demand on Peacock.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Desert nights are exceptionally cool, so bring a puffy coat and a robe, even if daytime temps look comfortable.—
Jenny Willden,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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The route at the time of the collision allowed the Black Hawk to fly as close as 75 feet below planes descending to land on runway 33 at Reagan National Airport, according to the NTSB.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Workers counter that the health giant can afford to boost wages, and that patients are already suffering from long wait times and subpar care because Kaiser does not offer competitive pay.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the segment, Savannah and Nancy dined together at a local restaurant — one of many times the host featured her mom on the morning show.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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As members of the Groundhog Club, dressed in their signature suits and top hats, gathered around, Phil emerged into the daylight, spotted his shadow, and selected a scroll to read aloud to the crowd.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
2 Feb. 2026
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Security camera video captured a masked intruder on June 5, 2021, enter the couple’s home during daylight and leave hours later after sunset.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The administration also halted Biden-era contracts aimed at developing more protective COVID vaccines.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The double-digit rise in homelessness from 2022 to 2024 can be attributed to the end of COVID-era eviction moratoriums and emergency rental assistance programs, county officials said, which had kept many people housed during the pandemic.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Team building began Friday at sunrise, when players gathered at the SDSU practice fields to begin nine weeks of winter workouts.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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New snow totals were expected after sunrise.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Even the winter sun seemed to recognize the gravity of the moment, breaking through the clouds to illuminate the private dining room for the entirety of that historic afternoon.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police were dispatched to the White House official’s address that afternoon after a witness reported a suspicious person.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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If passed, the bill would allow residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bracelet wasn’t the only piece of period jewelry Robbie wore on the London carpet.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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