by day
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: during the day : in daylight
She's a student by day and a waitress at night.
The area looks a lot nicer by day.
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The on-site Coco Cafe serves up Scandinavian breakfasts by day, transforming into a cozy wine bar by night, with a DJ on weekends.
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Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Celestial Park will transform from a lush garden with dancing fountains by day into a glowing oasis filled with light, color and music at night.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
Juggling a glitzy life in the spotlight at night and a studious academic career by day, Jhailyn Paige Farcon has been dubbed a real-life Hannah Montana.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
With no grand plan in place, Bilas kept working his caseload by day and driving to Durham for games.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
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Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Celestial Park will transform from a lush garden with dancing fountains by day into a glowing oasis filled with light, color and music at night.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
Juggling a glitzy life in the spotlight at night and a studious academic career by day, Jhailyn Paige Farcon has been dubbed a real-life Hannah Montana.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
With no grand plan in place, Bilas kept working his caseload by day and driving to Durham for games.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
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“By day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20day. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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