MORNINGS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

mornings

noun

Definition of mornings

plural of morning

as in morns

the time from sunrise until noon after working in the fields all morning, we were ready for a hearty lunch

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as in days

the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance morning has broken

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as in beginnings

the point at which something begins the period when people in ancient Mesopotamia began living in cities is usually regarded as the morning of civilization

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Recent Examples of mornings Pesky in-between temperatures mean packing pieces that keep you warm on chilly mornings—but also cool and comfortable on warm afternoons. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 The lifts are scheduled in the mornings and take between 8 to 12 minutes on average. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026 As a kid, his mother would drop him off at Southwick Country Club in Massachusetts on summer mornings on her way to work. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 On-site, there is a 24-hour gym, with complementary rooftop yoga offered on Saturday mornings, weather permitting. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … CURB YOUR HUNGER — Fast-food drive-thrus have taken over American mornings for key reasons. — FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Spanx From airport lounges to slow mornings at home, sweatpants and sweatshirts are an effortless way to stay comfortable while still looking pulled together, and tons of styles in both silhouettes are on sale at Spanx for up to 62 percent off. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mornings

Noun

However, its three questions asked whether people consider the chatbot a friend, are polite to it, and miss it after a few days.

— Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
On rainy days and sunny days alike, this is a worthwhile place to come nerd out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of days

Noun

The work this time comes from having not only more time to make it but also a different environment altogether, spurred in part by the pandemic, which afforded Mastrangelo a moment to pause and reflect on his beginnings as a designer.

— Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026
The joint, which makes AI tools developed by and intended for filmmakers from essentially open source beginnings, saw its staff of less than 20 absorbed into the streamer and Affleck on board as an advisor.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginnings

Noun

Start with this warm, dusty pink that’s inspired by the softness of nature, like peaceful sunrises and delicate rose petals.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
Orthodox Jewish leaders have argued that later winter sunrises could complicate prayer schedules that are tied to sunrise and sunset.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of sunrises

Noun

Experts said the second earthquake began before the first had even ended, with the two onsets separated by just 39 seconds.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2026
Anxiety disorders can persist into adulthood, particularly those disorders with early onsets and those that are left untreated.

— Elana Bernstein, The Conversation, 13 May 2022

Definition of onsets

Noun

In the past few years, Underwood has come to realize that a bunch of barking alphas may not, in fact, be the best way to build a successful pack.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
As a ballplayer, Kent was as irascible as Bonds; the two alphas reportedly brawled behind clubhouse doors, and famously clashed in the dugout during a 2002 game, when Bonds lunged for Kent’s throat and pushed him against the wall.

— Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025

Definition of alphas

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