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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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Add white sneakers and a raffia bag for a relaxed daytime outfit, or swap in leather sandals and a red lip for an evening out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The device delivers sharp 1080p video, impressive image quality with rich daytime colors, and clear night vision.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
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There’s another aspect of the show that mirrors modern times: A seething anger so strong that in one bit Judas deliberately walks into Jesus.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Additionally, Shimamura says that the Japanese film industry is too focused on the domestic box office at times, when there is huge growth potential for some of Japan’s IP to bring in profits from overseas.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Additionally, the Rescue Coordination Center planned to launch a C-130 plane on Tuesday morning.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Spend the morning strolling around, then grab a light lunch at Franklin Bakehouse.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
Noun
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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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Ultimately, the countries that win the new industrial era won’t be the ones with the loudest rhetoric.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Mike Noyes of Granby, a high-IQ walk-on who eventually earned a scholarship during the Kevin Ollie era, is an assistant coach/director of player development.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 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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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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Shares of Danaher have tumbled 18% this year, but the price target of $230 is approximately 22% above the stock closed on Monday afternoon.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Consider strategic maintenance scheduling that moves beyond simply avoiding severe weather to identifying periods when the revenue opportunity cost is lowest based on long-term weather pattern analysis.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Because seasonal trends tend to push rent up during those months, The Times also compared the change to previous years and found rent grew more in the most recent period — both in areas near the fires, as well as those farther away.—
Phi Do,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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