by day
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: during the day : in daylight
She's a student by day and a waitress at night.
The area looks a lot nicer by day.
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Campfire Hotel If a group trip is in your future, the Campfire Hotel—pool club by day, chic hotel by night—channels retro motor lodge vibes in the best way.
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Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
These harvest additions are eye-catching by day and charming by night.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The pair formerly owned Carte Blanche, a spot that was bakery by day, fine-dining experience by night.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
An engineering director at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems by day, Penic has lived in the Poway hills with his wife, Tracy Achten-Penic, and their cat for the past 12 years.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
These harvest additions are eye-catching by day and charming by night.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The pair formerly owned Carte Blanche, a spot that was bakery by day, fine-dining experience by night.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
An engineering director at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems by day, Penic has lived in the Poway hills with his wife, Tracy Achten-Penic, and their cat for the past 12 years.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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“By day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20day. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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