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
The result is a rapid daytime temperature climb that routinely pushes desert locations above 100 degrees, even when larger-scale weather patterns are slightly cooler than average.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Grapefruit delivers a fresh peachy flush for daytime, while Sangria adds a richer berry warmth for deeper skin tones or evening wear.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
During the daytime, temperatures in the mid 90s are expected across the state during the heat wave, and overnight temperatures could stay above 80 degrees.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Right now, more than 180 million people across that same swath of the country are inside that risk zone, and finding ways to stay cool during both daytime and evening hours becomes essential.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for daytime
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Grapefruit delivers a fresh peachy flush for daytime, while Sangria adds a richer berry warmth for deeper skin tones or evening wear.
—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
During the daytime, temperatures in the mid 90s are expected across the state during the heat wave, and overnight temperatures could stay above 80 degrees.
—
Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Right now, more than 180 million people across that same swath of the country are inside that risk zone, and finding ways to stay cool during both daytime and evening hours becomes essential.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for daytime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daytime
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Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and backup Daniil Tarasov will both be free agents in a matter of days, leaving Florida with a crucial hole — or net – to fill.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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People should not approach wild animals that appear sick, injured, or dead, including nocturnal species such as bats and raccoons that are active during daylight hours.
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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For much of Sunday afternoon, Norway’s 6-foot-5 superstar Erling Haaland roamed the field, biding his time against Brazil, waiting for his moment to strike.
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After an afternoon of futile at-bats against Perez, the Athletics quickly rallied against Bachar.
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daytime. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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