1
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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2
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
Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
There have been several false dawns with reports about a new series or movie circulating for years.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Over the last 12 years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, there have been so many false dawns about United rekindling their glory days.
—Joe Prince-Wright, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
There have been several false dawns with reports about a new series or movie circulating for years.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Over the last 12 years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, there have been so many false dawns about United rekindling their glory days.
—Joe Prince-Wright, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawns
Noun
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Daylight saving time officially ends on the second-earliest possible date this year, giving way to earlier sunrises and sunsets.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
5 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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The cash payments have also led to higher birth weights and longer breastfeeding periods for babies, the Bridge Project says, both of which signal healthier starts to a child's life.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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The workout flurry comes while the Bears sit at one of their better starts (5-3) and navigate a crucial midseason stretch — one in which maintaining a steady run game will be important to protect QB Caleb Williams and an evolving offense.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On the plane, Dick clutches the slingshot and begins sweating and muttering to himself before becoming unresponsive.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In his last days, my dying father longed for figs and other fruit, but thyme and duqqa were the only foods available in abundance under siege.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This is a year of new beginnings and adventures!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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In straightforward and compelling prose, Sammy, then 40, tells the story of his vaudeville beginnings, his growth as an entertainer, and his movement through America.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Violence arises from a different kind of performance.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sure, the rules might be the same everywhere, as the Universe fundamentally uses the same fundamental ingredients and the same fundamental laws to form stars, planets, and whatever molecular machinery arises on those worlds all throughout the Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Just last week, the Facchino Family began demolishing structures at its 13-acre property at 1655 Berryessa Road before construction commences on a new mixed-income neighborhood near the BART Station.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For us, and for so many others, Saturday mornings in a college town aren’t just about football.—
Christina Daves,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wind chill values will be in the teens both mornings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Dawns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawns. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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