as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance a gorgeous pink aurora aroused us out of our slumber

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Recent Examples of aurora Want to photograph the Northern Lights, the aurora borealis? Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Tonight's aurora forecast is a five on the scale, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 While that would not typically mean a meaningful display of the aurora, the CME is predicted to arrive at almost the exact time of the equinox, which creates a favorable alignment. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Those interested in viewing the aurora borealis should check the latest prediction and seek out dark, clear areas with a view of the northern horizon. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aurora
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Noun
  • The hotel also provides yoga sessions at sunrise and sunset, held against the peaceful backdrop of Talamanca Bay.
    Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The band played from just before midnight until after sunrise; part of the show was broadcast live on ABC News.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • The day that promotes environmental protection and awareness is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • In response to his comments, Mr. Trump took aim at the Fed chair, writing in a social media post the following day that the central bank should be cutting interest rates.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
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  • Tips for watching the Lyrid meteors The ideal time to head outside for the show, according to NASA, is from 10:30 p.m. local time on April 21 until dawn the following morning.
    Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
  • On Saturday in Lexington, a reenactment staged on the Lexington Battle Green will kick off at 5 a.m., followed by a 5-mile road race at 8 a.m., the Patriot’s Day Parade at 2 p.m. and more events throughout the day At 6 a.m., a dawn salute at Buttrick Hillside will kick off events in Concord.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • His memorial service is set for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) and his body will be buried at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major in a simple wooden casket, per his request.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Smoke may settle into the valleys in the evening and lift in the morning.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • On the morn of Liberation Day, Trump called out four other Republican senators — Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell — for pushing back on his plan.
    S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.
    Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023

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“Aurora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aurora. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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