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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 the course of that day the name Anne Lucas took on a distinctly talismanic quality.
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Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
The American army carried the day with help from Pike's squadron.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Start your day of exploration with a warm scone at Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe, then pop into shops along West Venice Avenue.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
The day that promotes environmental protection and awareness is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
The American army carried the day with help from Pike's squadron.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Start your day of exploration with a warm scone at Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe, then pop into shops along West Venice Avenue.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
The day that promotes environmental protection and awareness is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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San Diego’s daytime high will be 66 Thursday and Friday, 65 Saturday and 61 Sunday.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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The deeper themes about race and history and culture, as well as the sheer terror and excitement, all feed audiences craving to confront our demons and fears, but in a safe imaginary setting – all the more important when those fears increasingly stalk the daytime for so many people.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the documents, Inciarte pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served and one business day.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Almost 30 years ago, Robert Stone visited the City of Hope campus in Los Angeles for the first time.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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International trade, trade barriers and tariffs were part of the first question posed to the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO, 94, during a Saturday morning question-and-answer session.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Guests started queuing from early Saturday morning to secure a good spot for the show, which is paid for by local authorities.—
Christopher Ulloa,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Noun
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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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,
27 Apr. 2025
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After comparing their descriptions with simulations of how the Egyptian night sky looked during those eras, Graur published an initial study in 2024 arguing Nut and the Milky Way were intertwined—perhaps even physically.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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Which leaves Swifties to wonder: Will Taylor Swift be at the 2025 Met Gala, or is her Met Gala era over for good?—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fired out of a canister on a road-mobile trailer shortly after sunrise on Florida's Space Coast, then headed east over the Atlantic Ocean propelled by a solid-fueled rocket booster, Ars reports.—
Daniel Larlham,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Our mornings start with a cup of tea drunk at sunrise while the flocks enjoy the dew that is still fresh on the grass.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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If this vote is not decisive, over the next two days, two votes will be held in the morning, and two more in the afternoon.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
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In the afternoon, the café-style windows are thrown open as its bistro tables spill out onto the sidewalk, ready to hold gigantic Aperol spritzes in burgundy glasses.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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In April, total day viewership was up 44% since Trump’s inauguration compared to the post-election transition period, the network noted.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024 through March 20, 2025.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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