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as in time
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the brief but glorious day of the clipper ship

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as in morning
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance at the break of day I was relieved to realize that I had survived another night in the wilderness

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Examples of day in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web The graph shows 30-minute movements over eleven days in early 2021. John S. Tobey, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Its lifeblood is the active participation and engagement of citizens every day to create a more perfect union. Peggy O’Neal Faith Matters, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024 The oratorio, plus related music, will be performed twice each day in the Appel Room by the Jazz at Pride Orchestra on October 18 and 19 and also be streamed. Jane Levere, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 And though the entire run has largely gone off without a hitch, Rodrigo did experience a hiccup in Melbourne a few days prior to her first Sydney show. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for day 
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Noun
  • Beyond the complimentary daytime outdoor exhibition, visitors can go for ticketed experiences that offer deeper insights into Dale Chihuly's creative process and artistic vision.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Vultures are large, daytime (diurnal) raptors that primarily feed on the decaying flesh of dead animals, known as carrion.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Ehlers-Danlos, though, can be passed genetically from parent to child, and at this time there’s no genetic testing available to determine whether or not a fetus has Cox’s specific type.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Tom Ford is making headlines again, this time in the real estate arena, where he’s known as a regular buyer and seller of extraordinary homes.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The set up, which began in the early morning hours Thursday, comes a day before Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak and hold a concert in Milwaukee on Friday evening.
    Mike De Sisti, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Meta stock fell about 3% in Thursday morning trading, while Microsoft stock dropped more than 5%.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The buck is likely spending a little more time moving during daylight each day.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
  • In daylight, the dial presents a clean, minimalist aesthetic.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The president-elect is condemned by critics as a dangerous isolationist who emboldens strongmen and hailed by supporters as a forthright defender of American interests, and most observers at least agree that a second Trump era will be unpredictable.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Read on for an in-depth look at how Dear Green Coffee Roasters is navigating the complex landscape of sustainability in the coffee industry, and what lessons can be drawn for both businesses and consumers in an era of environmental uncertainty.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Noun
  • Becoming cloudy, windy and warm with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm in the afternoon. 🍔 Hamilton County magistrate approves 6 Frisch's Big Boy evictions.
    Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Walz, who is running mate to Vice President Kamala Harris, is scheduled to arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Airport late Thursday afternoon and then hold afternoon events Friday in Detroit and Flint and an evening event in Traverse City, the campaign said in a news release.
    Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
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  • Previously, there was a ballot curing period when the county election office could catch this mistake and contact the voter to sign the ballot for validation, but the window has since been shortened.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
  • While that is a long sunset period, the city’s budget management and forecasting seem cautious, and the sales tax is an important part of it.
    Mercury News & East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024

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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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