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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The fan fest’s exact days of operation will be determined and announced later.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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His days often begin before sunrise and include multiple training sessions, focusing on conditioning, endurance and strength.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So instead, to keep costs down and power up, the Starcloud satellite flies what is known as a dawn-dusk sun-synchronous orbit, circling the planet at a near vertical 83° angle that carries it over the poles and keeps it almost constantly exposed to the sun.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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There have been false dawns of protest before, but Iran’s regime is vulnerable.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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The rooms and suites still don’t have overhead illumination, and during times without natural daylight, the rooms can feel dark.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Holevich advises saving large-scale decluttering projects, such as a wardrobe overhaul, for spring or autumn when when daylight hours are longer and temperatures (and therefore your wardrobe) change more drastically.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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