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
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In terms of style and scale, parts of it feel like a warm-up for his 1984 magnum opus Amadeus, but the film’s ruminations on American identity and aspirations at the dawn of an American century are all its own.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 May 2025
The digital age was certainly dawning, but most films were still shot on 35mm film.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The first hybrid prototype named ‘Wendy’ marks a new dawn in the race for immortality.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In terms of style and scale, parts of it feel like a warm-up for his 1984 magnum opus Amadeus, but the film’s ruminations on American identity and aspirations at the dawn of an American century are all its own.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
The unofficial results suggest a victory for the opposition, leading millions of Nigerians to cling to the hope that a new day is dawning in the West African nation.
Folarin, played by Dìrísù, harbors his own hopes for a new Nigeria.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 May 2025
The digital age was certainly dawning, but most films were still shot on 35mm film.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawn
Noun
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The best time to see Mercury during its greatest elongation is about 30 minutes before sunrise, according to EarthSky.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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To catch a glimpse, set your alarm for 45 minutes before sunrise and look low toward the east-northeast horizon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That is up from Politico's previous poll, conducted at the beginning of June, which showed Porter with 6 percent in a head-to-head matchup.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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From the beginning of his trial, his sisters have been supportive of Jussie.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Advocates for preserving the old facilities have started a Change.org petition that has so far received more than 770 signatures.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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With Scheffler injured to start the season, McIlroy came out of the gates this season guns a blazing.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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In less than half a year since its inception, the company secured $2 billion in seed funding in July, reaching a valuation of approximately $12 billion.—
,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Cheval Noir represents the political fight that pushed Montreal to become one of Canada’s most progressive cities — an ideology that’s been at the core of the festival since its inception.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cheer for the Bearcats And so college football season begins!—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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After the July vote, O'Connell's office sent a follow-up letter confirming its position, which Dilger said prompted ethics commission members to begin preparing for a lawsuit.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After two days back at work, Wilmoth noticed his eyes and throat were burning.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This association was partially mediated by differences in body weight throughout childhood, with childhood obesity linked to early pubertal onset.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Despite the uncertainty, the Trump White House is confident that the onset of his broad tariffs will provide clarity about the path of the world’s largest economy.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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See who attended the US Open in 2024 US Open dates The US Open commenced with the new Mixed Doubles format on Aug. 19 and 20.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Each guest who participates in this massage ritual is asked to set an intention while doing this, before the massage therapist rings a bell three times to commence the massage, which uses specific techniques to activate your muscles.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Dawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawn. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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