forenoons

plural of forenoon
as in mornings
the time from sunrise until noon enjoy the relatively cool forenoon, for the afternoon promises to be a scorcher

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mornings
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  • Fill a basket or small tote bag with a favorite regional goodie (think cheese straws or pepper jelly), makeup wipes, a few hydration powder packs, and even an insulated coffee mug for mornings on the dock.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • The combination of a western trough, northern storm energy and southern heat is stretching the nation’s temperature range from below-freezing mornings to dangerous afternoon heat all within the same day.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 July 2026
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“Forenoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forenoons. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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