as in day
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
a job that requires him to get up before sunrise
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Recent Examples of sunrise
Personal watercraft cannot be operated from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, even with navigation lights.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
But beating the sunrise is a daily routine and has been nearly a lifelong practice.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Zero Tulum 2026 happens in the Mexican resort town on January 10 and is the twelfth edition of the party, which embraces the traditions of the local Mayan culture and goes from sunset until Lazarus’ traditional sunrise set.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
The team can tailor meals according to guests’ preferences, from sunrise breakfasts in the garden to intimate candlelit dinners.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
But beating the sunrise is a daily routine and has been nearly a lifelong practice.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Zero Tulum 2026 happens in the Mexican resort town on January 10 and is the twelfth edition of the party, which embraces the traditions of the local Mayan culture and goes from sunset until Lazarus’ traditional sunrise set.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
The team can tailor meals according to guests’ preferences, from sunrise breakfasts in the garden to intimate candlelit dinners.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
Noun
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On a humid afternoon, a TV news anchor appears on screen to deliver the day’s headlines.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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But back in the day, that crew didn't take themselves too seriously.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The false dawn in relations with the United States after the 9/11 attacks convinced Iranian leaders that Washington would never be willing to accommodate revolutionary Iran.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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To spot Mercury, look to the east in the hour preceding dawn.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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It’s become a reviewer-favorite for its wrinkle-free fabric, which will save time getting dressed in the morning.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Iron is most effective when taken in the morning, ideally on an empty stomach alongside vitamin C or orange juice, which can boost absorption.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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On the morn of Liberation Day, Trump called out four other Republican senators — Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell — for pushing back on his plan.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.—
Rena Behar,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2023
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The destructive, fast-moving waters along the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles.—
John Seewer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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By daybreak, the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes, burying its flood gauge.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
8 July 2025
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When does daylight saving time end in 2025? In 2025, daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Innocent lives were taken in broad daylight in a place where people should feel safe to run their everyday errands and to live their everyday lives.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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