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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
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
Thanksgiving morn: 2:45 a.m.
—Patricia Highsmith, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 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
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
Thanksgiving morn: 2:45 a.m.
—Patricia Highsmith, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morn
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Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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Loomer in recent days has ramped up her calls for all Muslims to be deported from America and attacked New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his Islamic faith.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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There were pre-dawn workouts, mid-morning core, mid-afternoon skills training and late-night shooting sessions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Plascencia was joined by a dozen SDSU players, and three from USD, on campus Tuesday morning for the Aztecs’ annual Pro Day.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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During Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer and reflection, Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The incident occurred halfway through the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, in which Muslims all over the world fast from sunrise to sunset.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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This wrenching documentary takes place on a Florida cul-de-sac where kids play outside from dawn till dusk.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The dog park is open from dawn to dusk from March through November.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ever enterprising, Toha does eventually make her way back to the party, but there, the ultimate dawning of her place outside of Nelly’s circle is heartbreaking.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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His addition also heralded the dawning of an era in which LACMA actively sought to strengthen its connections with the entertainment world.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Morn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morn. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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