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
Baccarat chandeliers add a touch of drama, while 270-degree views stretch from the sunrise over the Atlantic to the sun setting behind the Miami skyline.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
The northern lights can often be observed from just after sunset or just before sunrise, from as far as more than 600 miles away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
According to the Time and Date sunrise/sunset calculator, residents will get about 10-and-a-half hours of daylight — compared to more than 12 hours during the summer.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Check out these sunrise and sunset times coming up in Kansas City, according to the website Time and Date.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
The northern lights can often be observed from just after sunset or just before sunrise, from as far as more than 600 miles away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
According to the Time and Date sunrise/sunset calculator, residents will get about 10-and-a-half hours of daylight — compared to more than 12 hours during the summer.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Check out these sunrise and sunset times coming up in Kansas City, according to the website Time and Date.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
Noun
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Feel free to bring the kids, who can enjoy a kids' corner with arts and crafts, story times and more, as well as Teen Scene all day activities.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Some families had to go without benefits for several days this month, Haynes said, and many federal workers in the Sacramento region are going unpaid in a season when the demand for food assistance always soars.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The National Gallery of London is hosting the first major exhibition of 18th-century painter Joseph Wright, whose works captured the moral dilemma of scientific progress at the dawn of the industrial age.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Yet, Longfellow, at the dawn of the Civil War, wrote of Revere’s journey as a call to arms, a rallying cry aimed at stirring patriotic sentiment among Northerners and a reminder that action by a single individual can matter.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Living in Denver means the trails are never far away, and fall hiking has become one of my favorite seasonal rituals—crisp mornings, the scent of pine, and light that makes everything glow.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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As of Thursday morning, Hartsfield-Jackson International had seen 762 delays and 20 cancellations since the start of the week, with Dallas-Fort Worth experiencing 825 delays and six cancellations, plus Denver International has dealt with 594 delays and 12 cancellations, according to FlightAware.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
6 Nov. 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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As the sun rises behind the ELT, the image stands for the dawning of a new era in astronomical discovery.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And yet, the dawning of light in Elordi’s eyes breathes life into the old tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
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By daybreak, we were soaked, hungry, and exhausted.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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The first whiffs of police teargas came before daybreak, with scuffles between riot officers and protesters in Paris.—
Dan Gooding
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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But once daylight starts fading well before dinnertime, that same pace starts to feel impossible.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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