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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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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
Generous glazing helps fill the space with daylight.
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Adam Williams
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2025
On Sunday, state television showed daylight footage of voters gathered at some polling centers outside Caracas, including from Indigenous communities where people traveled by boat and defied heavy rains to vote.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Lawmakers see the sunrise: The House Rules Committee started work just after midnight Wednesday with a hearing that is expected to run well into daylight hours as members debate details of the measure.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Summer offers the longest daylight hours and the most vibrant atmosphere, with boats navigating the locks and outdoor cafes buzzing with activity.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Adam Williams
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2025
On Sunday, state television showed daylight footage of voters gathered at some polling centers outside Caracas, including from Indigenous communities where people traveled by boat and defied heavy rains to vote.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Lawmakers see the sunrise: The House Rules Committee started work just after midnight Wednesday with a hearing that is expected to run well into daylight hours as members debate details of the measure.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Summer offers the longest daylight hours and the most vibrant atmosphere, with boats navigating the locks and outdoor cafes buzzing with activity.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
Noun
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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To increase your chances of spotting the northern lights, point your eyes to the sky in the hours after sunset and just before sunrise (specifically, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time).—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Spotify Beach at Cannes Lions will feature daytime programming with three days of conversations with musicians, podcasters, authors and more.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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This year’s daytime programming is a masterclass in breaking into and thriving within the entertainment industry, particularly for Black creatives ready to claim their space behind and in front of the camera.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Against the backdrop of U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance’s jaw-dropping polemic against European democracies at February’s Munich Security Conference, this was a welcome return to sense, if not sanity.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
2 June 2025
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But Verghese, of Stanford University, a physician who spoke of compassion, healing and of life’s brevity, was the chief messenger of sanity.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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The thought of sitting out spring practices never crossed star running back Kyren Williams’ mind, despite an ongoing contract negotiation between his representatives and the Los Angeles Rams.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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With January’s trauma still fresh in the minds of many, Verdery said the group is focused on rebuilding with an eye toward safety and resilience.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
29 May 2025
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Six drones hit a residential area in the city shortly before dawn, injuring nine others, according to authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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Those survivors may not need a memorial to recall the horror of those early dawn hours.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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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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Forbes Valuation Forbes estimates Anschutz’s net worth at $16.9 billion as of Thursday morning, and values Warren and Davis’ net worths at $7.2 billion and $3.7 billion, respectively.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Still, there’s an aching sadness to anyone needing to see a completely different face in their morning mirror.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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