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
But supporters of permanent standard time counter that later sunrises on winter mornings would be downright dangerous for millions of children who would need to get to school in predawn darkness.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
That being said, viewers should set up shop just before sunrise to guarantee maximum dazzle.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The view is best for sunrise when the city lights up in a pastel of colors, but sunset has fewer crowds.
—Joel Balsam, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
For those lucky enough to view it, the moon's positioning will produce a sun that appears as a crescent at sunrise.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
That being said, viewers should set up shop just before sunrise to guarantee maximum dazzle.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The view is best for sunrise when the city lights up in a pastel of colors, but sunset has fewer crowds.
—Joel Balsam, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
For those lucky enough to view it, the moon's positioning will produce a sun that appears as a crescent at sunrise.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
Noun
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The day that promotes environmental protection and awareness is celebrating its 55th anniversary.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Insiders with direct knowledge told TMZ Tuesday that Ye saw his and Kim Kardashian’s eldest son, 9, in recent days.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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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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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
Noun
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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
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Wortman said in a phone call with the Observer Tuesday morning the board had the potential to revote on the appointment Tuesday night since Measmer had left.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
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
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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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The cover image should show a revolver on a lawn at daybreak.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Charlotte region had heavy rain early Sunday morning before and after daybreak.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He’s become unaccustomed to living in the world of daylight.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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