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
Regular hours of operation for city lakes are Monday through Sunday, sunrise to sunset.
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 30 Apr. 2025
At sunrise, Ellie stops at Joel’s grave and puts some coffee beans on it before heading on her way.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 Apr. 2025
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fired out of a canister on a road-mobile trailer shortly after sunrise on Florida's Space Coast, then headed east over the Atlantic Ocean propelled by a solid-fueled rocket booster.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2025
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fired out of a canister on a road-mobile trailer shortly after sunrise on Florida's Space Coast, then headed east over the Atlantic Ocean propelled by a solid-fueled rocket booster, Ars reports.
—Daniel Larlham, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 30 Apr. 2025
At sunrise, Ellie stops at Joel’s grave and puts some coffee beans on it before heading on her way.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 Apr. 2025
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fired out of a canister on a road-mobile trailer shortly after sunrise on Florida's Space Coast, then headed east over the Atlantic Ocean propelled by a solid-fueled rocket booster.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2025
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fired out of a canister on a road-mobile trailer shortly after sunrise on Florida's Space Coast, then headed east over the Atlantic Ocean propelled by a solid-fueled rocket booster, Ars reports.
—Daniel Larlham, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
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The Washington native’s performances in New York came the day after his set at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in North Carolina.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
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The money can be used to pay for textbooks, academic tests, transportation to school, computers and meals during the school day.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Mac Engel Fort Worth Star-Telegram 817-390-7760 Mac Engel is an award-winning columnist who has covered sports since the dawn of man; Cowboys, TCU, Stars, Rangers, Mavericks, etc. Olympics.—
Mac Engel
May 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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As energetic young crowds descend on the sandy beaches dancing dusk until dawn, wellness-minded hippies retreat to the bohemian hamlets in the quieter parts of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
13 May 2025
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Attendees traveled nationwide and began queuing early in the morning, some before dawn, to gain access to the beach, which was overseen by an enormous security operation featuring 5,000 police officers, metal detectors, drones and facial recognition cameras.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Guests started queuing from early Saturday morning to secure a good spot for the show, which is paid for by local authorities.—
Christopher Ulloa,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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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.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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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
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One camera, overlooking a winter wheat field, showed frequent daybreak activity.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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This one will open at daybreak on the day that tributes are chosen for the annual death match in the year that the stubborn Abernathy, who becomes a mentor to Everdeen, participates at the age of 16.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Read Next World Elusive predator — the color of night — appears in daylight in Thailand.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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