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as in day
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
my herald of the morn is my cat, sticking his paw in my face to wake me up
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as in morning
the time from sunrise until noon
so, how are you this lovely morn?
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Recent Examples of morn
On the morn of Liberation Day, Trump called out four other Republican senators — Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell — for pushing back on his plan.
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
Thanksgiving morn: 2:45 a.m.
—Patricia Highsmith, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2021
This gives me, in the parking lot the next morn, yet another opportunity to introduce myself to fellow travelers who possess jumper cables.
—John Phillips, Car and Driver, 9 Jan. 2023
These white cast-iron stocking holders will keep your stocking supported with the look of a frosty winter’s morn.
—Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 1 Dec. 2022
Even more thrilling—spoilers ahead—are the happy resolutions that Ms. Perry devises for her worthy characters by Christmas morn.
—Tom Nolan, WSJ, 17 Nov. 2022
The next morn, my son had those beignets for breakfast!
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2022
In the gray and murky darkness of each night, there's a promise up ahead of a new and glorious morn — and its coming doesn't depend on us working harder or being better.
—Carrie McKean, The Week, 25 Dec. 2021
S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
Thanksgiving morn: 2:45 a.m.
—Patricia Highsmith, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2021
This gives me, in the parking lot the next morn, yet another opportunity to introduce myself to fellow travelers who possess jumper cables.
—John Phillips, Car and Driver, 9 Jan. 2023
These white cast-iron stocking holders will keep your stocking supported with the look of a frosty winter’s morn.
—Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 1 Dec. 2022
Even more thrilling—spoilers ahead—are the happy resolutions that Ms. Perry devises for her worthy characters by Christmas morn.
—Tom Nolan, WSJ, 17 Nov. 2022
The next morn, my son had those beignets for breakfast!
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2022
In the gray and murky darkness of each night, there's a promise up ahead of a new and glorious morn — and its coming doesn't depend on us working harder or being better.
—Carrie McKean, The Week, 25 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morn
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As police struggled with another day of unrest in downtown L.A., several Waymo autonomous taxis were set on fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing high into the air.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The mural is located in the Fashion District of downtown Los Angeles, about 20 miles from Paramount, where the riots have taken place for several days.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Entertainment and Amenities Sliding doors reveal a lower deck wrapped in plush cream banquettes—perfect for catching a Croatian sea breeze with a late-night brandy snifter or a fresh morning latte—and a watersports platform.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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To increase your chances of spotting the northern lights, point your eyes to the sky in the hours after sunset and just before sunrise (specifically, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time).—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Six drones hit a residential area in the city shortly before dawn, injuring nine others, according to authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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Those survivors may not need a memorial to recall the horror of those early dawn hours.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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“Morn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morn. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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