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as in sunrises
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
we stayed up talking until dawn
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as in starts
the point at which something begins
the dawn of civilization
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as in begins
to come into existence
a smile dawned on his face as he got the joke
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Recent Examples of dawns
Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Warnings, laments, and odes to renewal were expressed pictorially as dying days under bleeding heavens, belching volcanoes, proud icebergs, lavish rainbows amid spangling, mist-suffusing sunlight and dawns of peace and hope.
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Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Given the many false dawns in recent months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was reluctant to speculate on the outcome when quizzed by reporters on Tuesday.
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ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Wait until tomorrow when clarity dawns.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
There have been too many false dawns in a season dogged by inconsistency for anyone to get carried away with Saturday’s triumph.
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James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Swim through bioluminescent seas, sleep in deserts with poets, wake in rainforest dawns with conservationists, and travel north into polar silence.
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Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
There have been false dawns of protest before, but Iran’s regime is vulnerable.
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The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
Reason dawns at the same rate as the alcohol wears off.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
Maria Albano,
Air Mail,
9 May 2026
However, with so much at stake, the realization suddenly dawns.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
His talent dawns slowly even on experts.
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Adam Kilgore,
Washington Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Morning dawns gray and dismal, but the rain has almost ended.
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Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Warnings, laments, and odes to renewal were expressed pictorially as dying days under bleeding heavens, belching volcanoes, proud icebergs, lavish rainbows amid spangling, mist-suffusing sunlight and dawns of peace and hope.
—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Given the many false dawns in recent months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was reluctant to speculate on the outcome when quizzed by reporters on Tuesday.
—
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Wait until tomorrow when clarity dawns.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
There have been too many false dawns in a season dogged by inconsistency for anyone to get carried away with Saturday’s triumph.
—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Swim through bioluminescent seas, sleep in deserts with poets, wake in rainforest dawns with conservationists, and travel north into polar silence.
—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
There have been false dawns of protest before, but Iran’s regime is vulnerable.
—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
Reason dawns at the same rate as the alcohol wears off.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
The realization that loneliness might be even more keenly felt in the midst of a familiar crowd is one that dawns with maturity.
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Maria Albano,
Air Mail,
9 May 2026
However, with so much at stake, the realization suddenly dawns.
—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
His talent dawns slowly even on experts.
—
Adam Kilgore,
Washington Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawns
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Extreme Sunrise And Sunset Points The sun’s path across the sky also reaches its annual extremes on the solstice, causing extreme sunrises and sunsets.
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Because the station orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, the crew on board sees 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.
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Schlittler allowed four homers after allowing six homers in his first 17 starts.
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Before processing starts, these enclaves employ attestation mechanisms to confirm the integrity of the code and environment.
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The second moves to a restaurant for breakfast or lunch—and that’s where the real assessment begins.
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As attention begins to shift from rescue to reconstruction, the country’s engineering community is mobilizing to assess thousands of damaged structures.
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
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With two off days between now and the beginning of the All-Star break on July 13, the club might not need a six-man rotation, and the lack of roster flexibility within Houston’s bullpen raises questions about whether a starter’s roster spot could be in peril.
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Roberts has an American Dream story - from his beginnings in an orphanage in South Korea.
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Here's to family, friendship, new beginnings, and making the most beautiful memories yet.
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Following such a notable increase, a crucial inquiry arises regarding what could facilitate further advancement.
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This common form of anxiety arises when dogs are left alone for an amount of time, often worrying that they will permanently be left behind.
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Fill a basket or small tote bag with a favorite regional goodie (think cheese straws or pepper jelly), makeup wipes, a few hydration powder packs, and even an insulated coffee mug for mornings on the dock.
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The combination of a western trough, northern storm energy and southern heat is stretching the nation’s temperature range from below-freezing mornings to dangerous afternoon heat all within the same day.
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Recent Harvard commencements have grown much more political.
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Originally called MarchingOrder, Tassel had provided services for commencements for around 20 years before adding the AI name offering.
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“Dawns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawns. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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