as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
a gorgeous pink aurora aroused us out of our slumber
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Recent Examples of aurora
Want to photograph the Northern Lights, the aurora borealis?
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Tonight's aurora forecast is a five on the scale, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
While that would not typically mean a meaningful display of the aurora, the CME is predicted to arrive at almost the exact time of the equinox, which creates a favorable alignment.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Those interested in viewing the aurora borealis should check the latest prediction and seek out dark, clear areas with a view of the northern horizon.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Tonight's aurora forecast is a five on the scale, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
While that would not typically mean a meaningful display of the aurora, the CME is predicted to arrive at almost the exact time of the equinox, which creates a favorable alignment.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Those interested in viewing the aurora borealis should check the latest prediction and seek out dark, clear areas with a view of the northern horizon.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aurora
Noun
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The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fired out of a canister on a road-mobile trailer shortly after sunrise on Florida's Space Coast, then headed east over the Atlantic Ocean propelled by a solid-fueled rocket booster, Ars reports.—
Daniel Larlham,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Our mornings start with a cup of tea drunk at sunrise while the flocks enjoy the dew that is still fresh on the grass.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The day that promotes environmental protection and awareness is celebrating its 55th anniversary.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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In response to his comments, Mr. Trump took aim at the Fed chair, writing in a social media post the following day that the central bank should be cutting interest rates.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Gemini moon keeps you occupied with others from dusk till dawn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Named Eos, after the Greek goddess of the dawn, the cloud was found lurking some 300 light-years from our solar system and is as wide as 40 of Earth’s moon lined up across the sky.—
Katrina Miller,
New York Times,
29 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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Wortman said in a phone call with the Observer Tuesday morning the board had the potential to revote on the appointment Tuesday night since Measmer had left.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 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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“Aurora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aurora. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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