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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
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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Both events were sold out on the rainy last day of 2025.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2026
Since removals can take days or even weeks, acting now reduces exposure before that data circulates further.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
But this timekeeper goes to sixteen, measuring out an interminably long, thirty-two-hour day.
—Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Both events were sold out on the rainy last day of 2025.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2026
Since removals can take days or even weeks, acting now reduces exposure before that data circulates further.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
But this timekeeper goes to sixteen, measuring out an interminably long, thirty-two-hour day.
—Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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The Twilight and Spencer actress was spotted out and about in New York City on January 5 giving the sheer trend an unexpected daytime twist.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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The network’s viewership is also up from 2024, with 11% growth for prime-time and 16% growth for total daytime.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This can reduce time needed for extensive wind tunnel testing or large-scale computer simulations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Living in Denver means the trails are never far away, and fall hiking has become one of my favorite seasonal rituals—crisp mornings, the scent of pine, and light that makes everything glow.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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As of Thursday morning, Hartsfield-Jackson International had seen 762 delays and 20 cancellations since the start of the week, with Dallas-Fort Worth experiencing 825 delays and six cancellations, plus Denver International has dealt with 594 delays and 12 cancellations, according to FlightAware.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The rooms and suites still don’t have overhead illumination, and during times without natural daylight, the rooms can feel dark.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Holevich advises saving large-scale decluttering projects, such as a wardrobe overhaul, for spring or autumn when when daylight hours are longer and temperatures (and therefore your wardrobe) change more drastically.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Elvis Tribute Spectacular' Fans can enjoy an era-by-era tribute concert, celebrating the music of the larger-than-life King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite their franchise history dating back to the mid-70s (via Kansas City and Colorado), which includes essentially all of the highest-scoring era in league history, the New Jersey Devils have never had a player hit either of the game’s most basic offensive milestones.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The east-west axis of the monumental structure was aligned with the direction of the sunrise on October 17 and February 24, leading Inomata to think that the monument might have acted as a ritual site during important days of the Maya calendar year.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sip cachaça or local beers inside as the club fills, then make new friends as the party spills into the street and conversations last until sunrise.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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By Friday afternoon the snowfall will clear out and colder temperatures -- mostly in the low 30s -- will remain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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His eyes are wrapped in gauze, and his hair is the grey of a sunless afternoon.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the six-month-long outdoor study conducted on the roof of the Sydney Nanoscience Hub, dew could be collected over 32 percent of the year and so could provide a sustainable and predictable supply of water even in periods with no rain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Michkov had a few good chances in the third period against Ottawa.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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