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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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
Lorentz picked Anže Kopitar’s pocket at the defensive blue line, jumping to daylight and beating Kuemper with a snap shot to the glove side.
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The front door’s side and transom windows as well as the large Palladian window above the entry, let the daylight in.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Some gas stations had miles-long lines; fuel was rationed based on whether a car’s license-plate number was even or odd; the White House Christmas tree went unlit; daylight savings was imposed year-round.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The front door’s side and transom windows as well as the large Palladian window above the entry, let the daylight in.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Some gas stations had miles-long lines; fuel was rationed based on whether a car’s license-plate number was even or odd; the White House Christmas tree went unlit; daylight savings was imposed year-round.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
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There is, however, a fitness center equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and resistance training, as well as an outdoor yoga platform with breathtaking vantage points and complimentary classes offered Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during sunrise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Temperatures drop back into the low to mid-40s in many neighborhoods by sunrise on Tuesday morning.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The daytime high at San Diego International Airport is forecast to reach 73 on Tuesday, 75 on Wednesday, 73 on Thursday, 72 on Friday and 68 on Saturday.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The colors were varied and balanced, and daytime scenes looked satisfyingly bright.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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That still leaves the sanity phase of his trial, which will determine whether Fahim — who previously pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity — faces up to life in prison without parole or being sent to a state hospital for treatment.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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Enter the 2026 Chevrolet Trax, a compact crossover that bends the needle toward sanity and affordability.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Tiny tweaks can change the whole day.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The atmosphere Garage door-style windows line the wall in the bar area, ready to open up the space on warm days.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Dimples, khaki shorts, and the mind behind the show’s cutthroat challenges, this shirt nods to Probst and his long run as executive producer and host of Survivor.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Not many years ago, a ruthless man with an uneasy mind took power in his country and created a cult of personality.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The dawn of agriculture — a major shift in human history — brought new people to Europe from southwestern Asia.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Around dawn, a large high-speed ferry arrived alongside the vessel to assist with the evacuation.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Gets drilled up high in the wrist his second at-bat and then third one takes a good swing and then throws the next one head-high.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday afternoon, following a morning court hearing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Horner, 34, pleaded guilty to capital murder in Athena’s killing moments before the evidence presentation in his trial was set to begin Tuesday morning.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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