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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
Noun
  • Nobody had cleaned up the bloodstains in the courtyard; the concierge mopped the place down in the early mornings but avoided washing away what remained of the crime.
    — Elvira Navarro, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Opponents counter that permanent daylight saving time could lead to very dark winter mornings, particularly in northern states, raising concerns about safety, health and daily routines.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
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“Forenoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forenoons. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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