SUNRISE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

sunrise

noun

ˈsən-ˌrīz

Definition of sunrise

as in day

the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance a job that requires him to get up before sunrise

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Recent Examples of sunrise The new space is intended to hold free community programming, with potential activities including sunrise yoga, farmers markets, family movie nights, nonprofit events and cultural festivals. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 Lorenzo Salgado Araujo worked for 35 years from sunrise to sunset to send all three of his American citizen sons to college. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 Yoga at sunrise, recovery treatments, mindful movement and luxury hospitality sit comfortably alongside premium retail because consumers increasingly see wellness as part of the luxury experience rather than separate from it. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 What To Do Rather than packing your itinerary from sunrise to sunset, life on the island is all about slowing down and embracing the outdoors. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunrise

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Noun

But its crude imports have fallen dramatically during the course of the war, tumbling below 8 million barrels per day from more than 12 million a day before the war, according to maritime data company Signal Ocean Research.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
The following auction climbed further, to just over $329 per megawatt-day for 2026/2027, the market's price cap for a second consecutive year.

— Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of day

Noun

In this vast verdant hideaway, fresh cooling air and birdsong prove that privacy is present from dawn to dusk.

— Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
This ring, traversing the sky for hours after dusk and before dawn, would outshine every star and planet, and be visible from every spot on Earth.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of dawn

Noun

Acting attorney general Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing to serve as the nation’s top law enforcement officer continues Thursday morning, with testimony from supporters and critics.

— Perry Stein, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of morning

Noun

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

Definition of morn

Noun

The quiet moments, the grief, the slow dawning of realization that her husband had written this piece as a way of dealing with his grief and her anger.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
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

Definition of dawning

Noun

The site had been cordoned off by daybreak Monday as dozens of Thai forensic officers combed for clues about what caused the fire.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
By daybreak melatonin levels are already declining in most of us, as the body clock anticipates the day to come, but the first splash of light in the eyes helps hasten the process and keep us in sync with the sun.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

Definition of daybreak

Noun

Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Shadows will soften, colors will become muted, and daylight will take on an unusual quality that many first-time eclipse watchers find surprising.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of daylight

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