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as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
we stayed up talking until dawn
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as in beginning
the point at which something begins
the dawn of civilization
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as in to start
to come into existence
a smile dawned on his face as he got the joke
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Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
This literary subgenre has arguably been around since the dawn of written material but didn’t emerge as a distinct sector of scholarship and pedagogy until roughly the 1980s.
—Tyler Thier, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2024
Nick Hall, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
The place was New York University approximately 10 years ago—a seemingly ordinary encounter of two knowledge-hungry students turned miraculous, dawning a futuristic vision Bagamane and his business partner have been fulfilling ever since.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
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Noun
Both sexes also avoided feeding at dawn and dusk when wolves were out.
—Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
This literary subgenre has arguably been around since the dawn of written material but didn’t emerge as a distinct sector of scholarship and pedagogy until roughly the 1980s.
—Tyler Thier, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Never one to shy away from a little sparkle, country singer Miranda Lambert dawned a sequin gown while attending the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards on Thursday at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
—Nick Hall, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
The place was New York University approximately 10 years ago—a seemingly ordinary encounter of two knowledge-hungry students turned miraculous, dawning a futuristic vision Bagamane and his business partner have been fulfilling ever since.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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David Rockwell’s scenic design places the stars and stripes — a flag either shredded by the wind or materializing at sunrise, your choice — behind the orchestra, and then inserts the necessary bits of set dressing by way of minimal gestures.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Nuggets more or less survived a stretch of more than six minutes with Jokic on the bench and Doncic on the floor at the beginning of the second quarter.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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And this kind of tension has been with the symbolic capitalists from the beginning.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
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The streamlined features start with a minimalist panel-loading design that keeps everything accessible and organized (unlike your home after the holidays).Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Irving started getting around Braun and making tough shots.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The nonprofit does this work with funding from private donors and from the Andy Warhol Foundation, which has provided support since its inception.Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Since its inception, Billboard Latin Music Week has played a pivotal role in highlighting the growth and cultural significance of Latin music in the United States.Quincy Green, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
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Determined to bring Franck back, Elsa begins trying to do the aliens’ bidding, which adds a slight ticking-clock quality to the narrative.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Yet much about Jupiter remains a mystery, even as NASA’s robotic probe Juno begins its ninth year orbiting this strange planet.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew ($115) and Bottom ($115) From powder days in Tahoe to damp training runs, the Woolies became our top choice for high-output activities and all-day wear alike.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The deadline for voters to cure their ballots is Wednesday — the eighth day after election day — and county clerks have until Thursday to finish counting ballots cast in the 2024 election, according to state officials.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Climate Denial as a Defense Mechanism Much like a terror management lab experiment – or the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic– natural disasters like hurricanes Helene and Milton trigger death anxiety.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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As a longtime Palo Alto resident, she’s been to the gardens throughout her life, and recalls stopping by for a visit in 2020 just before widespread shelter-in-place orders went into effect with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Okay, so the holiday season hasn't exactly commenced just yet.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Its other businesses commenced layoffs last year, as the company prioritizes the quality over the quantity of its content.Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Dawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawn. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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