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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
The panthéonisation took place at a fractious political moment, three days after the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu, France’s fourth Prime Minister in thirteen months.
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The staff remembered my name, asked about my day, offered insights about the neighborhood, and shared their favorite spots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Defense attorneys who represent a man who is to go to trial in Tarrant County in seven days in the strangling of a 7-year-old girl are looking ahead to the scope of testimony in the punishment phase of the death penalty case if he is found guilty.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
In the day since the fire, Shinneman said the H&R Block branch has already been shown a multitude of kindness from members of the community in the wake of the devastation.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The staff remembered my name, asked about my day, offered insights about the neighborhood, and shared their favorite spots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Defense attorneys who represent a man who is to go to trial in Tarrant County in seven days in the strangling of a 7-year-old girl are looking ahead to the scope of testimony in the punishment phase of the death penalty case if he is found guilty.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
In the day since the fire, Shinneman said the H&R Block branch has already been shown a multitude of kindness from members of the community in the wake of the devastation.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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The daytime high at San Diego International Airport is forecast to reach 73 on Tuesday, 75 on Wednesday, 73 on Thursday, 72 on Friday and 68 on Saturday.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The colors were varied and balanced, and daytime scenes looked satisfyingly bright.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An extension gives you more time to file, but not more time to pay, according to the IRS.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte home prices rose slightly in February compared to the same time last year, although certain neighborhoods had significant swings up or down, according to the latest data from the real estate site Redfin.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Estrada Juarez was deported to Mexico by the next morning.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 31,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kristin Scharkey Good morning, California.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its owners have expanded their impact and influence to the nearby community to limit development and maintain its cultural identity, which includes restoring and caring for the historic stone buildings from the salt trade era.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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But a potential Magyar government would not represent a clean break from Orbán-era policies.—
Domi Suskova,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is, however, a fitness center equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and resistance training, as well as an outdoor yoga platform with breathtaking vantage points and complimentary classes offered Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during sunrise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Temperatures drop back into the low to mid-40s in many neighborhoods by sunrise on Tuesday morning.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Opening Day at Fenway Park is Friday afternoon, and fans can't wait to see what's in store this season.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs went from playing in 100-plus degree weather for over a week in Arizona to wind chills in the upper 20s on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field in their 6-2 win over the Angels.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony is a hallmark of every Holy Week, a period of worship in Christianity leading up to Easter Sunday.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud received a video tribute at the first timeout of the opening period.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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