to the day
idiom
: to exactly a specified number of years
It's been 100 years to the day since their great discovery.
Soon after their wedding, almost a year to the day, they got divorced.
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Those more interested in a sweet start to the day have lots of options, but a standout is the cinnamon swirl cream cheese glaze pancakes.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
This sent Six Flags’ share price down over 58% from the completion of the Cedar Fair merger to the day prior to Jana’s announcement.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Billups arrested, gambling, cheating — almost a year to the day he was enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Almost 26 years ago to the day, Matthew McConaughey was part of a now-infamous incident involving the bongos, the police, and zero clothing.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
This sent Six Flags’ share price down over 58% from the completion of the Cedar Fair merger to the day prior to Jana’s announcement.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Billups arrested, gambling, cheating — almost a year to the day he was enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Almost 26 years ago to the day, Matthew McConaughey was part of a now-infamous incident involving the bongos, the police, and zero clothing.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
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“To the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20day. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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