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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 sunrises
Daylight saving time officially ends on the second-earliest possible date this year, giving way to earlier sunrises and sunsets.
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
Perched atop a rugged hill, our suite had a private pool, an outdoor shower and dining area, and postcard views of the sparkling waters–the sunrises from our east-facing bedroom were particularly magical.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Standouts include the state’s oldest, the Olson Observation Tower, which opened in 1922 and features 133 steps for panoramic views over Monongahela National Forest, while the Bickle Knob Observation Tower is a favorite spot for sunrises and sunsets.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Smartphones are surprisingly good at capturing sunrises, sunsets, and dramatic skies.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The moon turns red once it is completely blocked by Earth’s shadow, illuminated by red-orange light from the sunsets and sunrises on the Earth, Petro said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Astronauts aboard the space station see sixteen sunrises every single day.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Only light from Earth's atmosphere reaches the moon, and light reflected from Earth's sunrises and sunsets can give the moon a reddish color.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
After seven to ten days of training, passengers embark on an eight-hour journey, completing five, 88-minute orbits—witnessing five sunrises and five sunsets.
—Roman Chiporukha, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Addy Bink, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
Perched atop a rugged hill, our suite had a private pool, an outdoor shower and dining area, and postcard views of the sparkling waters–the sunrises from our east-facing bedroom were particularly magical.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Standouts include the state’s oldest, the Olson Observation Tower, which opened in 1922 and features 133 steps for panoramic views over Monongahela National Forest, while the Bickle Knob Observation Tower is a favorite spot for sunrises and sunsets.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Smartphones are surprisingly good at capturing sunrises, sunsets, and dramatic skies.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The moon turns red once it is completely blocked by Earth’s shadow, illuminated by red-orange light from the sunsets and sunrises on the Earth, Petro said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Astronauts aboard the space station see sixteen sunrises every single day.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Only light from Earth's atmosphere reaches the moon, and light reflected from Earth's sunrises and sunsets can give the moon a reddish color.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
After seven to ten days of training, passengers embark on an eight-hour journey, completing five, 88-minute orbits—witnessing five sunrises and five sunsets.
—Roman Chiporukha, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrises
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October marks the proper start of fall, and there’s no better time to plan an autumnal getaway—luckily, Amazon is overflowing with deals on everything from cozy layers to lightweight weekenders, plus hiking gear that can handle the crisp mornings.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her current flavor catalog includes classic sourdough for the purists, blueberry-lemon for a bright twist, cinnamon swirl or cinnamon-raisin for cozy mornings, and even a colorful Funfetti version inspired by her friends’ kids.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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An inside view of Newark Airport as travelers are facing eight straight days of massive delays, United Airlines canceling routes and staffing shortages in Newark, New Jersey, United States, on May 06, 2025.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Can what’s hindering the Chargers’ defense be fixed in only a matter of days?—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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And there are no signs of letting up as a new nine-month term dawns in October with more major cases awaiting.—
Jan Wolfe,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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There have been several false dawns with reports about a new series or movie circulating for years.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Put simply, auroras are a result of the sun interacting with the Earth’s atmosphere.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Any potential impact could trigger impressive auroras in northern skies and possibly even at mid-latitudes.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Sunrises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrises. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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