DAYLIGHT Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

daylight

noun

ˈdā-ˌlīt

Definition of daylight

as in sunrise

the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance daylight was just breaking when we stumbled out of bed

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as in daytime

the hours of light between one night and the next there isn't a lot of daylight left, so we'd better get home soon

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as in sanity

daylights plural the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities nearly terrified the daylights out of him with that scream

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Recent Examples of daylight Along the circulation areas, adjustable panels woven from recycled PET rattan provide privacy while allowing air through and filtering daylight. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 Notably in October 2024, burglars broke into several shipping containers on a freight train in the West Side's Austin community in an hours-long daylight heist. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 Prentice reasons that because winter performances draw much bigger crowds after dark, extending evening light through permanent daylight saving time could hurt ticket sales. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 For much of the last century, that rule has held, and the presence of either in daylight has broadly been read as a mistake or a provocation. — Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for daylight

Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight

Noun

But the bright moon is expected to set a few hours before sunrise, so sky watchers will have an optimal window to spot up to 20 meteors per hour.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Wellness experiences take place beyond the canvas-tent spa too, from sunrise yoga on the deck to sound journey meditation in the bush.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of sunrise

Noun

The research team stressed that looking at daytime napping habits gives a much clearer picture of overall health than looking at nighttime sleep alone.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Outdoor daytime shots look fantastic, with accurate color, sharp focus, and plenty of contrast.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of daytime

Noun

Trip isn’t the standout role, but Keery handles the character’s exasperated monologues with panache, turning self-defense and infuriated straight-talk into acts of exhilarating sanity.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Has everyone made it through an insane weekend of college football with their sanity intact?

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of sanity

Noun

The last polls before election day have given Eisenkot’s Yashar presumed coalition a lead of about two to six seats over Netanyahu’s ruling coalition, according to three of Israel’s main broadcasters.

— Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
This September 25 concert was Lui’s record release event for Instant Validation, which came out that same day via Asthmatic Kitty Records.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of day

Noun

Standing in the cereal aisle with a cart full of hungry kids on your mind, that price gap between the name-brand box and the one right next to it hits different these days.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
The high cost of healthcare is hitting Minnesotans hard, and the issue is top of mind for many voters just eight days before the midterm elections.

— Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of mind

Noun

The arrests followed a dawn shootout, and all three men were wounded, officials said.

— Omar Akour, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Around dawn a fiber optic stand that flickered light was turned on and everyone gathered held a moment of silence in memories of Noel.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of dawn

Noun

When he was fatally shot, Kridner and Abernathy said Garza had raised the golf club above his head and swung it toward Kridner.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Betsy Smith, the head of the Central Park Conservancy, the nonprofit which operates the park, cheered the passage of the bill.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of head

Noun

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal arrived at a polling station in Jerusalem on Tuesday morning to cast their votes.

— Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
Brand arrived once again at London’s Southwark Crown Court this morning with wife Laura Gallacher.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of morning

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