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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
Don't store them on your counter longer than one or two days.
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Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Medik8’s hero product is its Crystal Retinal serum, and the brand is also known for its proprietary CSA Philosophy, a system using vitamin C and sunscreen in the day, followed by vitamin A by night.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
As police struggled with another day of unrest in downtown L.A., several Waymo autonomous taxis were set on fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing high into the air.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Back in present day, each of their children lay their flower beside candles and a memorial photo as a sign of their eternal love.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Medik8’s hero product is its Crystal Retinal serum, and the brand is also known for its proprietary CSA Philosophy, a system using vitamin C and sunscreen in the day, followed by vitamin A by night.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
As police struggled with another day of unrest in downtown L.A., several Waymo autonomous taxis were set on fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing high into the air.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Back in present day, each of their children lay their flower beside candles and a memorial photo as a sign of their eternal love.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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At lower daytime altitudes, direct sunlight can cause overheating.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The spotting of a fireball in the daytime is a rare event, according to the American Meteor Society.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Benfica are not rooting for Enzo Fernandez to become a world champion this time around.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The small, ragtag crew of replacements that Kennedy appointed two days later met this week for the first time, amid lots of empty chairs in a conference room in Atlanta.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Time your activities wisely: If possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening when the heat is less intense.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
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The hit-and-run happened in the early morning hours of Friday, June 13, near North Federal Boulevard and West 6th Avenue, according to the Denver Police Department.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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The park is open to the public year-round during daylight hours.—
Paul Nicolaus,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Consider the era when Android updates were undeniably exciting—a time when the addition of screenshots could be a headlining feature (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) or when Google finally figured out how to keep runaway apps from killing your battery (Android 6.0 Marshmallow).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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In an era when authenticity has become a marketing buzzword, Rassoul offers something more complex: the understanding that all identity is performed, that authenticity itself might be the most elaborate performance of all.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The three most beautiful naked-eye sights to be had in the night sky will create a stunning panorama just before sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The Wales Women’s manager just woke up and left with the sunrise, bound for the top of the country’s highest peak, Yr Wyddfa.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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And the forecast calls for a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms this Sunday afternoon along the same route in Fort Lauderdale, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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Daytime temperatures may reach 97 degrees on Saturday, with a peak afternoon heat index of 106, according to the National Weather Service.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The cloth takes its name from the Indian city of Madras—now Chennai—which became a major exporter of fabric during the British colonial period.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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Chan plans to structure the stories across different genres and time periods.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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