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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
In November 2018, the suit alleges, CoreCivic failed to report an in-custody death to law enforcement for six days.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
After three long days in court, Cassie Ventura Fine — who is eight months pregnant — has finished her testimony.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
When the day of the party arrived, Mallie's aunt, Holly Bratcher, traveled from Florence, Ala., to join the celebration.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
After three long days in court, Cassie Ventura Fine — who is eight months pregnant — has finished her testimony.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
When the day of the party arrived, Mallie's aunt, Holly Bratcher, traveled from Florence, Ala., to join the celebration.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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Spotify Beach at Cannes Lions will feature daytime programming with three days of conversations with musicians, podcasters, authors and more.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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This year’s daytime programming is a masterclass in breaking into and thriving within the entertainment industry, particularly for Black creatives ready to claim their space behind and in front of the camera.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Another issue will be healing a nation that feels as polarized as at any time in living memory.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 June 2025
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On Wednesday the company announced the unveiling of the deity’s second underwater chapter, this time revealed in Roman splendor. Ginori 1735 hosted the unveiling at boutique hotel La Posta Vecchia in Ladispoli, a seaside city historically known as a hot spot for Roman emperors.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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Union demonstrators demanding passage of the bill greeted lawmakers outside the Capitol in the morning, circling a corner of the parking lot used by the governor and top legislative leaders.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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Forbes Valuation Forbes estimates Anschutz’s net worth at $16.9 billion as of Thursday morning, and values Warren and Davis’ net worths at $7.2 billion and $3.7 billion, respectively.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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To make your photos work for you, follow these tips: Use soft lighting like daylight or warm indoor light to keep the photo looking natural.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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And then Michael simultaneously was writing this story about Carrie writing this fictional novel about a woman in the Victorian era with no Gilded Age in mind, crazily enough.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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Additionally, Indiana is now the fourth team in the play-by-play era to win a postseason game despite leading for 30 or fewer seconds.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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They’re designed with high-efficiency solar panels that automatically turn on and emit a warm white glow at night and turn off at sunrise.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Starting with sunrise, on the Atlantic side of Islamorada.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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Tips to avoid a similar fate Also on Monday, a 48-foot fishing yacht caught fire off Jupiter Inlet Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Outside the court on Tuesday afternoon, Aracely Mendoza, originally from Mexico, but now a U.S. citizen living in Kansas City, held a cardboard sign.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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That year tied for the fourth coolest for that period.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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In addition, she is slated to appear in Julia Jackman’s period drama 100 Nights of Hero, as well as Pete Ohs and Jeremy O. Harris’ Erupcja and director Daniel Goldhaber’s horror remake of the legendary shock cult film Faces of Death.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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