as in days
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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Noun
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Most take several days to travel Earth’s distance from the Sun, and the overwhelming majority sail harmlessly into the outer solar system.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025 -
Meals — breakfast, lunch and a snack — are provided to kids four days a week in Head Start programs.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Daylight saving time officially ends on the second-earliest possible date this year, giving way to earlier sunrises and sunsets.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
5 Oct. 2025
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Perched atop a rugged hill, our suite had a private pool, an outdoor shower and dining area, and postcard views of the sparkling waters–the sunrises from our east-facing bedroom were particularly magical.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Californians will experience less daylight in the evenings and more light in the mornings.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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During puberty, your teen’s body naturally wants to fall asleep and wake up later, which can make early school mornings tough.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And there are no signs of letting up as a new nine-month term dawns in October with more major cases awaiting.—
Jan Wolfe,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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There have been several false dawns with reports about a new series or movie circulating for years.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Playing on parental fears, The Babadook has been scaring the daylights out of us for a solid decade now.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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