as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
I always seem to wake up at daybreak, regardless of what the clock says
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Recent Examples of daybreak
The fog may continue to expand and a Dense Fog Advisory may be needed before daybreak.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
By daybreak, we were soaked, hungry, and exhausted.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
The first whiffs of police teargas came before daybreak, with scuffles between riot officers and protesters in Paris.
—Dan Gooding
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The last couple of hours before daybreak on Wednesday is the other window during which Lunsford recommends trying to see the shower.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
By daybreak, we were soaked, hungry, and exhausted.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
The first whiffs of police teargas came before daybreak, with scuffles between riot officers and protesters in Paris.
—Dan Gooding
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The last couple of hours before daybreak on Wednesday is the other window during which Lunsford recommends trying to see the shower.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for daybreak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daybreak
Noun
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As the wildfire raged, residents were rushed out before sunrise.—
Amanda Starrantino,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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For them, being able to witness the sunrise at Christ the Redeemer and experience Brazilian culture firsthand made the celebration unforgettable.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The fan fest’s exact days of operation will be determined and announced later.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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His days often begin before sunrise and include multiple training sessions, focusing on conditioning, endurance and strength.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So instead, to keep costs down and power up, the Starcloud satellite flies what is known as a dawn-dusk sun-synchronous orbit, circling the planet at a near vertical 83° angle that carries it over the poles and keeps it almost constantly exposed to the sun.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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There have been false dawns of protest before, but Iran’s regime is vulnerable.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For example, natural light changes from warm and dim in the morning, to cool and bright at midday, and golden in late afternoons.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Park led a presentation Friday morning in the Council Chamber during the City Council’s first session of the new year following a three-week recess.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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On the morn of Liberation Day, Trump called out four other Republican senators — Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell — for pushing back on his plan.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.—
Rena Behar,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2023
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As the sun rises behind the ELT, the image stands for the dawning of a new era in astronomical discovery.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And yet, the dawning of light in Elordi’s eyes breathes life into the old tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Daybreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daybreak. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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