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
While conditions are not expected to become severe, intermittent bursts of activity could still produce visible auroras during the darkest overnight hours, particularly before dawn.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Tonight, April 30, a high-speed stream of solar wind may escalate geomagnetic activity, resulting in auroras as far south as Illinois.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
If that happens, minor geomagnetic storms and bright auroras could follow.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Northern Lights Forecast: How To Photograph Aurora The new moon makes this potentially a great opportunity to capture long-exposure aurora photography on the northern horizon.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Tonight, April 30, a high-speed stream of solar wind may escalate geomagnetic activity, resulting in auroras as far south as Illinois.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
If that happens, minor geomagnetic storms and bright auroras could follow.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Northern Lights Forecast: How To Photograph Aurora The new moon makes this potentially a great opportunity to capture long-exposure aurora photography on the northern horizon.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aurora
Noun
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Cadillac Ranch as the sun rose The clouds over Cadillac Ranch at sunrise will stay with me forever.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Between May and October, also known as turtle hatching season, visitors can join volunteers on sunrise walks of the beach in search of turtle nests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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The airy silhouette will keep you comfortable on long sightseeing days, while the simple square neckline and longer cap sleeves add a polished touch that pairs well with tailored shorts, skirts, or linen pants.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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And yet every day writers call me from conference rooms at their day jobs, or cramped kitchens with their children, or cars sitting in their driveways—sometimes the only place quiet enough to think.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Civ 7’s biggest changes were meant to solve old pain points and pacing problems that had existed since the dawn of the series, but solving them meant undermining some of the self-expression and freedom players had in earlier entries.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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The public is also advised to wearing loose-fitting clothing, and, if possible, avoid peak mosquito feeding times, typically around dusk and dawn.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Hassane spoke at the afternoon news conference about the deadly attack at his institution this morning, decrying the conditions that could create such violence.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The Roseville Joint Union High School District approved new school attendance boundaries Monday morning to address rapid enrollment growth in west Roseville that has continued to strain campuses.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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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
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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 20 May. 2026.
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