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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 sunrises
Circling Earth every 90 minutes, the station is constantly moving through changing light and shadow, which is why the astronauts on board experience 15 or 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Because the station orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, the crew on board sees 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
There are no solutions, no easy answers, no flower crowns that bring enlightenment, no sunrises that rejuvenate the soul.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Sunset chasers are a dime a dozen, but true nature enthusiasts know that sunrises are far superior.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
Leaders in the architecture group argued that such tall buildings would block sunrises, cast long shadows across the Plaza and cause wind tunnel effects.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025
Daylight saving time officially ends on the second-earliest possible date this year, giving way to earlier sunrises and sunsets.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
Perched atop a rugged hill, our suite had a private pool, an outdoor shower and dining area, and postcard views of the sparkling waters–the sunrises from our east-facing bedroom were particularly magical.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Standouts include the state’s oldest, the Olson Observation Tower, which opened in 1922 and features 133 steps for panoramic views over Monongahela National Forest, while the Bickle Knob Observation Tower is a favorite spot for sunrises and sunsets.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Because the station orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, the crew on board sees 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
There are no solutions, no easy answers, no flower crowns that bring enlightenment, no sunrises that rejuvenate the soul.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Sunset chasers are a dime a dozen, but true nature enthusiasts know that sunrises are far superior.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
Leaders in the architecture group argued that such tall buildings would block sunrises, cast long shadows across the Plaza and cause wind tunnel effects.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025
Daylight saving time officially ends on the second-earliest possible date this year, giving way to earlier sunrises and sunsets.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
Perched atop a rugged hill, our suite had a private pool, an outdoor shower and dining area, and postcard views of the sparkling waters–the sunrises from our east-facing bedroom were particularly magical.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Standouts include the state’s oldest, the Olson Observation Tower, which opened in 1922 and features 133 steps for panoramic views over Monongahela National Forest, while the Bickle Knob Observation Tower is a favorite spot for sunrises and sunsets.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrises
Noun
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Wind-chills between 0° and -20° will be common; especially on Friday and Saturday mornings.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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New York — Starbucks has an advantage in the mornings with coffee.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
2 Feb. 2026
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When navigation is intentional, students earn credits faster, miss fewer days, and experience less emotional exhaustion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Swim through bioluminescent seas, sleep in deserts with poets, wake in rainforest dawns with conservationists, and travel north into polar silence.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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There have been false dawns of protest before, but Iran’s regime is vulnerable.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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But that’s not stopping Nicotero from doing all within his power to scare the living daylights out of his contestants.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Nov. 2025
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Playing on parental fears, The Babadook has been scaring the daylights out of us for a solid decade now.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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That said, the auroras don’t simply disappear after this.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
27 Jan. 2026
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That means possible auroras at high latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Sunrises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrises. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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