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
Morning belongs to the eastern terraces, where sunrise opens over the water.
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Visitors staying at Cedar Pass Campground (reservations required) or Sage Creek Campground can wake up to panoramic sunrise views and spend their days exploring scenic trails, wildlife loops, and overlooks carved into the park’s rugged terrain.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
For your best chance to see them, wake up extra early and take a look outside before the sunrise.
—Hali Smith
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
The fog is expected to burn off shortly after sunrise.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Visitors staying at Cedar Pass Campground (reservations required) or Sage Creek Campground can wake up to panoramic sunrise views and spend their days exploring scenic trails, wildlife loops, and overlooks carved into the park’s rugged terrain.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
For your best chance to see them, wake up extra early and take a look outside before the sunrise.
—Hali Smith
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
The fog is expected to burn off shortly after sunrise.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
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The spa serves as a sanctuary for adults looking to relax, and golfers can disappear for the day at the 18-hole course designed by the legendary Donald Ross.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Maggie spends her summer days sunbathing at Lake Sunapee and walking around through the town and woods of Newport.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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There was just a hint of fog, which would thicken a little toward dawn.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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New York — People have been seeking out health information online since the dawn of the internet.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and former health secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who emerged late in the campaign as a front-runner, led a crowded field in the California governor’s race Wednesday morning.—
Praveena Somasundaram,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Tucked around the side of the building, dusty rose and baby pink hued The Connaught Patisserie by Nicolas Rouzaud is known for sublime pastries—morning croissants, fresh afternoon pasties arriving before Champagne hour, and celebratory cakes to take home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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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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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
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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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The Arietid meteor shower is expected to peak on Sunday, June 7, after daybreak, according to Starwalk, an online astronomical event tracker.—
Hali Smith
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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The loss of light meant retreating to safe positions until daybreak.—
David Szondy
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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The matte, micro-textured surface diffuses incoming light, whether under bright stage lighting or natural daylight, the screen maintains a steady presentation while automatically adjusting its brightness.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Many residents were caught off-guard, the Herald reported, expecting a daylight arrival.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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