as in day
the hours of light between one night and the next
it's a lot easier to find your way through a strange neighborhood in the daytime
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Recent Examples of daytime
In the decades since, women like Queen Letizia of Spain, Meghan Markle, Queen Mary of Denmark and more have styled power suiting moments, specifically for daytime occasions.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Despite the hype, the routines often neglect the basics: only 26 percent of daytime regimens included sunscreen—a critical oversight, especially for developing skin.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
The projection isn’t crazy strong throughout the whole wear, but honestly that’s perfect for daytime.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 June 2025
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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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Despite the hype, the routines often neglect the basics: only 26 percent of daytime regimens included sunscreen—a critical oversight, especially for developing skin.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
The projection isn’t crazy strong throughout the whole wear, but honestly that’s perfect for daytime.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 June 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daytime
Noun
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On the afternoon of March 25, 2024 — the same day Combs' homes were raided in Miami and Los Angeles — Paul was arrested by local police at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Don't store them on your counter longer than one or two days.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
Noun
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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,
27 June 2025
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This daylight fireball on Thursday could be a member of the Beta Taurid meteor shower, which includes meteors that are rarely seen and are typically active from late June to early July, peaking around June 25, said Robert Lunsford of the American Meteor Society.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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Daytime temperatures may reach 97 degrees on Saturday, with a peak afternoon heat index of 106, according to the National Weather Service.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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And the forecast calls for a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms this Sunday afternoon along the same route in Fort Lauderdale, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daytime. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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