as in day
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
a job that requires him to get up before sunrise
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Recent Examples of sunrise
Among the dead were campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls summer camp on the Guadalupe River who were lost when a torrent of rain thrashed the region before sunrise.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 July 2025
The calm crashing of the waves, the feeling of your toes in the sand, and the spectacular backdrop of the ocean sky at sunrise or sunset are a dreamy combination to craft the perfect romantic moment.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 July 2025
How long will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin?
Flags across Wisconsin are ordered to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on July 19, according to Evers' executive order.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025
The wildlife wonderment is especially enchanting during a sunrise stroll.
—Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 14 July 2025
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 July 2025
The calm crashing of the waves, the feeling of your toes in the sand, and the spectacular backdrop of the ocean sky at sunrise or sunset are a dreamy combination to craft the perfect romantic moment.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 July 2025
How long will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin?
Flags across Wisconsin are ordered to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on July 19, according to Evers' executive order.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025
The wildlife wonderment is especially enchanting during a sunrise stroll.
—Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
Noun
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The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The company says that distribution agreements (Envoy will have a linear component launching later this month in addition to its streaming effort) as well as talent deals will be announced in the coming days and weeks.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Avoid the outdoors during peak mosquito activity hours surrounding dawn and dusk.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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In the early ’90s prehistoric age before the internet lived up to the promise of a worldwide web, and before the dawn of social media, Simpsons obsessives freeze-framed their VCRs to spot inside jokes in background scenes.—
Keith Murphy,
Time,
24 July 2025
Noun
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And, of course, the mighty Hodag breakfast sandwich coddled me in the morning after a night out on Brady Street.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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The need is for volunteers to help four to five hours in the morning Tuesday through Friday one to three times per month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
Noun
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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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By daybreak, the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes, burying its flood gauge.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
8 July 2025
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The destructive fast-moving waters rose 26 feet on the Guadalupe River in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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