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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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National park rangers advise visitors to stay on the trails and only hike during daylight hours.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Its interior is finished in maple plywood and has lots of glazing, including a skylight, which fills it with daylight, especially in the living room.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024
Here's what to know about the end of daylight saving time 2024.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
As Gelfand explains further, relatively simple adjustments like utilizing windows for natural light and fresh air, or adding light sensors to limit the amount of electricity used during daylight hours, can be beneficial for schools with tighter budgets.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2024
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Its interior is finished in maple plywood and has lots of glazing, including a skylight, which fills it with daylight, especially in the living room.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024
Here's what to know about the end of daylight saving time 2024.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
As Gelfand explains further, relatively simple adjustments like utilizing windows for natural light and fresh air, or adding light sensors to limit the amount of electricity used during daylight hours, can be beneficial for schools with tighter budgets.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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