as in sunrises
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
by cockcrow the mysterious stranger had vanished
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Noun
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Perched atop a rugged hill, our suite had a private pool, an outdoor shower and dining area, and postcard views of the sparkling waters–the sunrises from our east-facing bedroom were particularly magical.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Standouts include the state’s oldest, the Olson Observation Tower, which opened in 1922 and features 133 steps for panoramic views over Monongahela National Forest, while the Bickle Knob Observation Tower is a favorite spot for sunrises and sunsets.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Palace have gradually built the foundations for this moment, and these are heady days for their supporters.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Cover and chill leftovers up to 3 days.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the first Egyptian astronaut—and the first Arab and African woman in space—her career has been shaped by brutally early mornings, periods of total isolation, and even digital detoxes from social media to toughen her mental focus.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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And there are no signs of letting up as a new nine-month term dawns in October with more major cases awaiting.—
Jan Wolfe,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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There have been several false dawns with reports about a new series or movie circulating for years.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cockcrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockcrows. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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