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
Fans have been gathering since before sunrise Wednesday.
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David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Pro tip: Camp overnight for sunrise swims and fewer crowds.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
At the height of melon season, hours stretch from sunrise to nearly midnight.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
The party has taken place in the jungle near Tulum nearly every year since (taking off 2018 and 2021) with the music and ceremonial-oriented activities going from sunset to sunrise.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 4 June 2025
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David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Pro tip: Camp overnight for sunrise swims and fewer crowds.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
At the height of melon season, hours stretch from sunrise to nearly midnight.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
The party has taken place in the jungle near Tulum nearly every year since (taking off 2018 and 2021) with the music and ceremonial-oriented activities going from sunset to sunrise.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
Noun
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Don't store them on your counter longer than one or two days.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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As a condition of the driver alcohol education program, Read’s driver’s license will also be suspended for up to 90 days, according to Massachusetts law.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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Some people want to be outside from dawn until dusk in the summer.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Whether this marks the dawn of a new financial era will depend on execution.—
Anastasia Chernikova,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Trump said Hegseth and other top Pentagon officials would address the public on Sunday morning.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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Vance countered the claim that Trump should not have acted unilaterally on Sunday morning.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
22 June 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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The coolest part of the night is typically right before daybreak, Borchardt said.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Still, there was a little time before daybreak to sit back and reflect on the many happenings of my first gobbler season and some lessons already learned.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 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,
27 June 2025
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This daylight fireball on Thursday could be a member of the Beta Taurid meteor shower, which includes meteors that are rarely seen and are typically active from late June to early July, peaking around June 25, said Robert Lunsford of the American Meteor Society.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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