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as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
during the day, we like to go play ball in the park
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as in morning
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
at the break of day I was relieved to realize that I had survived another night in the wilderness
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Recent Examples of day
Many of the labor leaders and their allies in the General Assembly credited Lamont for his support of the lengthy labor bill that passed in the final days of this year’s legislative session.
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Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Later in the day, the menu shifts to a mix of Chinese and international dishes, but the view is the real star.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
On a brighter note, Venus will meet with Saturn in a clever alignment, adding a surprisingly mature undertone to the day’s social dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Succulents are native to desert climates, which can be very hot during the day, and very cold at night.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
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Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Later in the day, the menu shifts to a mix of Chinese and international dishes, but the view is the real star.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
On a brighter note, Venus will meet with Saturn in a clever alignment, adding a surprisingly mature undertone to the day’s social dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Succulents are native to desert climates, which can be very hot during the day, and very cold at night.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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Pair this set with a heel for an evening look or a sneaker for a stylish daytime outfit.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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There's also intense summer heat to worry about (an average daytime high of 105°F/41°C in Luxor), adding another layer of preparation.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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By the time officers arrived, the situation had escalated into what officials described as an active shooter incident, with the suspect walking down the middle of Memorial Drive and firing in an erratic manner as traffic came to a halt.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Traffic can make crossing the city slow at times, but the location works well for travelers planning to explore both the pyramids and the central districts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas did not discuss Mott’s extensive criminal history at a news conference Tuesday morning but noted that investigators were reaching out to his family and those who knew him seeking additional information about his motivations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Begin your visit with a morning walk along the beach, a refreshing swim, or a kayaking adventure.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Parking on the roof of the Universal Orlando garage in broad, blazing daylight, then passing two levels of empty, shaded parking slots.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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As daylight fades, settle in for a spellbinding program of short films that wander through grief, memory, and the strange, beautiful terrain between presence and absence.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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The Houston Astros have been one of Major League Baseball’s most consistent franchises in the modern era.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Backstage at Cats has also become a sort of family, in which cast members share their experiences from different eras and help the theater actors find their ballroom personas.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Soukana’s rooftop bar and lounge is a great place to flop down and take in the sunrise or sunset.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Look low toward the eastern horizon before sunrise to spot the crescent moon and Saturn together.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Masters champion Rory McIlroy bogeyed his last four holes for a 74 that sent him to the practice range for most of the afternoon.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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On Wednesday afternoon and evening, protests broke out around Havana, after some neighborhoods in the capital had experienced blackouts lasting up to 48 hours during the week.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Sullivan lined up for a corner kick on the far side of the field with 62 seconds left in the second overtime period of a scoreless game.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Ducks coach Joel Quenneville replaced Terry, who has been playing hurt for the last few months, with Beckett Sennecke to start the second period.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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