1
as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
we stayed up talking until dawn
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2
as in beginning
the point at which something begins
the dawn of civilization
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as in to start
to come into existence
a smile dawned on his face as he got the joke
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Recent Examples of dawn
Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Secondly, the sunrise at dawn inside the east pool pavilion followed by the journey up the decks as the sun rises.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
Although heavy rains and strong winds attempted to dampen the vibes on Saturday, May 31, thousands of attendees braved the elements, dawning ponchos and other protective gear to ensure the fun continued.
—Essence, 3 June 2025
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Noun
A couple of months ago, Shannon Fong woke up before dawn; drove to the Trader Joe’s in Montrose, California; and waited.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Secondly, the sunrise at dawn inside the east pool pavilion followed by the journey up the decks as the sun rises.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
But death, Spike comes to discover, has a life of its own, and his only hope of saving his mother will hinge on the dawning recognition that out of sight doesn’t have to be the same thing as out of mind.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
Although heavy rains and strong winds attempted to dampen the vibes on Saturday, May 31, thousands of attendees braved the elements, dawning ponchos and other protective gear to ensure the fun continued.
—Essence, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawn
Noun
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Wake early this morning — about 45 minutes before sunrise — and look east-northeast for one of the loveliest sky scenes of the month.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Flags will be at half-staff through sunrise on Monday, July 14.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Bloc Party appeared on NPR Tiny Desk for the first time with a career-spanning set that goes back to the very beginning.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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They are required at the beginning of 8th grade, and staff must collaborate with students and their families to create and review the plans annually.—
Jean Eddy,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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He’s set to start the All-Star Game in right field on Tuesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Outperforming Without The Hype The DBS Barbell Strategy has consistently outperformed its peers since its inception.—
DBS Private Bank,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Although wolves have been a symbol of Rome since its inception, by the 1970s only around 100 wolves remained in all of Italy, and none in the capital.—
Krista Langlois,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 July 2025
Verb
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In recent days, Trump has slapped tariffs of at least 20% set to begin Aug. 1 on more than a dozen countries.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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James’ trial was delayed in November 2024 when attorney Harvey Steinberg withdrew from the case, just weeks before the trial was set to begin.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The loss of immigrant businesses would be felt in day to day life, Feltman explained.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain disruptions contributed to a 25% spike in import prices (see chart).—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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To Reveal Cancer Cells The Good Life: This Viral Pharmacist Says Sunscreen Isn't Enough This Summer Psychedelic Drug May Slow Aging In boys, sucralose stood out as the most significant sweetener associated with early puberty onset.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Search efforts continued through about 1 a.m. Thursday and commenced at first light.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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While Merck has built a solid pipeline and commenced new product launches, the timeline remains tight and the revenue gap significant.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Dawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawn. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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