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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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Recent Examples of daylight
Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Unlike previous interceptions, which mostly took place under the cover of night, the Israeli military boarded the boats in broad daylight.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Outcomes announced so far also spotlight where daylight and frictions continue to exist.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Last month, Aws al-Nasaan, 14, was gunned down in broad daylight in the small Palestinian village of Al-Mughayyir, in the occupied West Bank.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 17 May 2026
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Unlike previous interceptions, which mostly took place under the cover of night, the Israeli military boarded the boats in broad daylight.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Outcomes announced so far also spotlight where daylight and frictions continue to exist.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Last month, Aws al-Nasaan, 14, was gunned down in broad daylight in the small Palestinian village of Al-Mughayyir, in the occupied West Bank.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
Noun
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Cadillac Ranch as the sun rose The clouds over Cadillac Ranch at sunrise will stay with me forever.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Between May and October, also known as turtle hatching season, visitors can join volunteers on sunrise walks of the beach in search of turtle nests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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In the daytime, Yara would’ve been able to see the stunted oaks, the spruces, the fat and full rosemary bushes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Across two extraordinary weeks, Cannes becomes a nonstop spectacle with daytime photo calls beside the Mediterranean, yacht lunches and interviews in the afternoon, followed by dazzling evening premieres on the legendary red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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And some of it is just for my own sanity — some of it maybe will see the light of day in some capacity or not.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Acting quickly and calmly can prevent further scorching, save your sanity, and sometimes even rescue the meal.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The airy silhouette will keep you comfortable on long sightseeing days, while the simple square neckline and longer cap sleeves add a polished touch that pairs well with tailored shorts, skirts, or linen pants.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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And yet every day writers call me from conference rooms at their day jobs, or cramped kitchens with their children, or cars sitting in their driveways—sometimes the only place quiet enough to think.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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At the same time, your minds and bodies are changing.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Made from ultra-soft Italian leather, this pair is designed with comfort in mind.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Civ 7’s biggest changes were meant to solve old pain points and pacing problems that had existed since the dawn of the series, but solving them meant undermining some of the self-expression and freedom players had in earlier entries.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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The public is also advised to wearing loose-fitting clothing, and, if possible, avoid peak mosquito feeding times, typically around dusk and dawn.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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All of the suspects were dressed head-to-toe in black, with some wearing hoods and masks.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Collins’s main competitors are Derek Dooley, the former head coach of the football programs at Louisiana Tech and the University of Tennessee, and Buddy Carter, another Georgia congressman.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Hassane spoke at the afternoon news conference about the deadly attack at his institution this morning, decrying the conditions that could create such violence.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The Roseville Joint Union High School District approved new school attendance boundaries Monday morning to address rapid enrollment growth in west Roseville that has continued to strain campuses.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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