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
Robert DeLong, a former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher who has studied sea lions for decades, told me that removal teams, which must activate the traps manually, could at first snare the animals during daylight hours.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Relatives said the timing of the broad-daylight attack made Ennin’s death that much more difficult to deal with, knowing that his reward for long-overdue time off was being savagely knifed to death on his first day back at work.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The rankings looked beyond temperature alone, factoring in winter conditions, daylight hours from December through February, cost of living, and safety.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Relatives said the timing of the broad-daylight attack made Ennin’s death that much more difficult to deal with, knowing that his reward for long-overdue time off was being savagely knifed to death on his first day back at work.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The rankings looked beyond temperature alone, factoring in winter conditions, daylight hours from December through February, cost of living, and safety.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
Noun
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As the wildfire raged, residents were rushed out before sunrise.—
Amanda Starrantino,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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For them, being able to witness the sunrise at Christ the Redeemer and experience Brazilian culture firsthand made the celebration unforgettable.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Twilight and Spencer actress was spotted out and about in New York City on January 5 giving the sheer trend an unexpected daytime twist.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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The network’s viewership is also up from 2024, with 11% growth for prime-time and 16% growth for total daytime.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sharing this could save a trip, a holiday or at least someone’s sanity.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the film, the pair star as young couple Grace and Jackson, who move from New York City to Jackson’s hometown in Montana and become parents, as Grace struggles to maintain her sanity after giving birth.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The fan fest’s exact days of operation will be determined and announced later.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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His days often begin before sunrise and include multiple training sessions, focusing on conditioning, endurance and strength.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Like, rot-your-mind, hindbrain stimulation, violence/gore/goofy villains-type fun.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, the threat to personal safety while attending college can linger in the back of a student’s mind, potentially stoking fear among those who are just trying to earn their education.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So instead, to keep costs down and power up, the Starcloud satellite flies what is known as a dawn-dusk sun-synchronous orbit, circling the planet at a near vertical 83° angle that carries it over the poles and keeps it almost constantly exposed to the sun.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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There have been false dawns of protest before, but Iran’s regime is vulnerable.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Several districts in Kyiv were hit in the attack and an emergency medical aid worker was among those killed, according to Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 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,
9 Jan. 2026
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For example, natural light changes from warm and dim in the morning, to cool and bright at midday, and golden in late afternoons.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Park led a presentation Friday morning in the Council Chamber during the City Council’s first session of the new year following a three-week recess.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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