1
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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2
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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3
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
This compact camera is easy to mount and offers an ultrawide 170-degree angle, capturing excellent HD video in both daylight and nighttime conditions.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Many ships have also opted to sail only during daylight hours to avoid nighttime risks.
—CNBC, 25 June 2025
The image quality on the white wall was superb, even during daylight hours – with the onboard brightness chops managing to cut their way through the light coming in via slightly shaded windows for an enjoyable watch.
—Paul Ridden
june 25, New Atlas, 25 June 2025
The summer solstice was on Friday, making Saturday one of the longest days of the year with over 15 hours of daylight.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Many ships have also opted to sail only during daylight hours to avoid nighttime risks.
—CNBC, 25 June 2025
The image quality on the white wall was superb, even during daylight hours – with the onboard brightness chops managing to cut their way through the light coming in via slightly shaded windows for an enjoyable watch.
—Paul Ridden
june 25, New Atlas, 25 June 2025
The summer solstice was on Friday, making Saturday one of the longest days of the year with over 15 hours of daylight.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
Noun
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The three most beautiful naked-eye sights to be had in the night sky will create a stunning panorama just before sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The Wales Women’s manager just woke up and left with the sunrise, bound for the top of the country’s highest peak, Yr Wyddfa.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Lately, she's been more known for co-hosting The View (2007–2014) and her own daytime talk show, Sherri (2022–present).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 June 2025
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Rather than lease it out, the team opened The Kitchen at Priest Ranch, a casual daytime café that also serves as an event space and culinary lab.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The Supreme Court's rejection of that request is a refreshing—and desperately needed—return to sanity.—
Kristen Waggoner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The film grounds its story in Spike’s desire to save his mother at any cost—including, perhaps, his own sanity in a world hostile to innocence and tenderness.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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The tragic loss of an Air India Boeing 787 days before the Show led to the decision for senior Boeing executives to not attend and for the company to keep a low profile.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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On the afternoon of March 25, 2024 — the same day Combs' homes were raided in Miami and Los Angeles — Paul was arrested by local police at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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And all of the brilliant military minds involved in this attack.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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In a rare, bipartisan meeting of the minds, at least on this issue.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Whether this marks the dawn of a new financial era will depend on execution.—
Anastasia Chernikova,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Some people want to be outside from dawn until dusk in the summer.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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One person was injured at a Wayne, Michigan, church on Sunday morning after a suspect opened fire on the congregation mid-service.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Vance countered the claim that Trump should not have acted unilaterally on Sunday morning.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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