forenoons

noun

plural of forenoon
as in mornings
the time from sunrise until noon enjoy the relatively cool forenoon, for the afternoon promises to be a scorcher

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mornings
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  • The hotel offers complimentary coffee and granola in the mornings—an easy grab-and-go before heading into the park.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The city of Aurora is still recovering after two mornings of heavy storms and high winds this week.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
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