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as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
daylight was just breaking when we stumbled out of bed
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2
as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
there isn't a lot of daylight left, so we'd better get home soon
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as in sanity
daylights plural
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
nearly terrified the daylights out of him with that scream
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Recent Examples of daylight
This simple stunner of a floor mirror not only reflects your stylish outfits back at you, but also any daylight that comes in, brightening up your bedroom sans lamps.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 July 2025
States are not allowed to stay on daylight time throughout the year.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The practice of daylight saving time has made its way back to debates among Texas lawmakers.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The park is open to the public year-round during daylight hours.
—Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 July 2025
States are not allowed to stay on daylight time throughout the year.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The practice of daylight saving time has made its way back to debates among Texas lawmakers.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The park is open to the public year-round during daylight hours.
—Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
Noun
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Wake early this morning — about 45 minutes before sunrise — and look east-northeast for one of the loveliest sky scenes of the month.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Flags will be at half-staff through sunrise on Monday, July 14.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Concierges can help plan daytime activities for all ages.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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There are five nominees and one winner in each category; however, some categories, like daytime drama program and daytime personality – daily, have fewer.—
Nikki Sternberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Apocalypse Now, a notoriously punishing shoot in the Philippines that seemingly tested the sanity of nearly everyone involved and almost cost star Martin Sheen his life.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Commenters questioned her competence and her sanity.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Outside Online,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Indeed, insiders report that the clerical committee tasked with selecting a successor to Khamenei has accelerated its search efforts in recent days.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Nichols’s insecurities came to mind while reading Leslie’s analysis of Lennon and McCartney.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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That is, until Plato came along and decided that body and mind were two different entities.—
Mari Andrew,
Time,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Thirty years after the TV news anchor disappeared from her Iowa apartment just before dawn, the lead detective identifies new persons of interest.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
12 July 2025
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Since the dawn of the housing market downturn, Howard Miller’s sales suffered.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.—
Mike Hutton,
Post-Tribune,
19 July 2017
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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June new energy vehicle (NEV), a category that includes both electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles, delivery figures were released this morning.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Barry dissipates in the Atlantic The hurricane center said Monday morning that Barry has dissoved over eastern Mexico but is still expected to produce some rain.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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