as in day
the hours of light between one night and the next
it's a lot easier to find your way through a strange neighborhood in the daytime
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Recent Examples of daytime
Waking up feeling rested Morning rituals shape sleep quality as much as any bedtime routine because your chronotype links daytime patterns to nighttime rest.
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Jp Shaffer
july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Stars Tamara Tunie and Karla Mosley join executive producer Sheila Ducksworth at ESSENCE Fest to talk legacy, disruption, and the stories daytime TV’s been missing.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
At lower daytime altitudes, direct sunlight can cause overheating.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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
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Jp Shaffer
july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Stars Tamara Tunie and Karla Mosley join executive producer Sheila Ducksworth at ESSENCE Fest to talk legacy, disruption, and the stories daytime TV’s been missing.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
At lower daytime altitudes, direct sunlight can cause overheating.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for daytime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daytime
Noun
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The panel of eight men and four women continued deliberating the charges against Combs after not reaching a verdict on the first day of deliberations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Its stretchy fabric is not see-through and can be tossed into the washing machine on laundry day.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Let there be light: This modern desk lamp is designed to intelligently illuminate your space by tracking local daylight to automatically balance the brightness and color temperature.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT
Updated July 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Norris said law enforcement received a 911 call Sunday afternoon about a brush fire and were notified a short time later that firefighters were taking gunfire.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Both are being held without bond in Frederick County, with bail reviews scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
1 July 2025
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daytime. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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