first light

noun

: the time when light is first seen in the morning : dawn

She was up at first light.

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Wednesday marks the 25th anniversary of TRAX, the Utah Transit Authority's first light rail system. —

Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024 Tuesday’s search effort began at first light and included a helicopter, which arrived at the scene at 8:30 a.m. —

Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024 The ocean energy inspired organizers of one of surfing's premier competitions, The Eddie Big Wave Invitational, to give the event a tentative green light for Sunday at Waimea Bay on Oahu, with confirmation expected at first light that morning, contest director Liam McNamara said. —

Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024 At first light on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the search for Staples resumed before she was ultimately reunited with her family, according to TPW. —

Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for first light