as in day
the hours of light between one night and the next
it's a lot easier to find your way through a strange neighborhood in the daytime
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Recent Examples of daytime
Waking up feeling rested Morning rituals shape sleep quality as much as any bedtime routine because your chronotype links daytime patterns to nighttime rest.
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Jp Shaffer
july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Stars Tamara Tunie and Karla Mosley join executive producer Sheila Ducksworth at ESSENCE Fest to talk legacy, disruption, and the stories daytime TV’s been missing.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
At lower daytime altitudes, direct sunlight can cause overheating.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The spotting of a fireball in the daytime is a rare event, according to the American Meteor Society.
—James Powel, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Jp Shaffer
july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Stars Tamara Tunie and Karla Mosley join executive producer Sheila Ducksworth at ESSENCE Fest to talk legacy, disruption, and the stories daytime TV’s been missing.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
At lower daytime altitudes, direct sunlight can cause overheating.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The spotting of a fireball in the daytime is a rare event, according to the American Meteor Society.
—James Powel, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daytime
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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While unconfirmed, sources say the film revolves around the period at the artificial intelligence company OpenAI in 2023 that saw CEO Sam Altman fired and rehired in a matter of days.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Noun
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT
Updated July 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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Let there be light: This modern desk lamp is designed to intelligently illuminate your space by tracking local daylight to automatically balance the brightness and color temperature.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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Then, spend a quiet afternoon reading ensconced on the lounge chairs outside your villa, or take the winding stairs down the cliff to your own private watering hole.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The chance of showers continues Tuesday in the morning and early afternoon, picking back up in the evening with a possible thunderstorm.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daytime. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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