as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance a gorgeous pink aurora aroused us out of our slumber

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Recent Examples of aurora Northern Lights: Best Place To See If an aurora display is forecast by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, keep an eye on its 30-minute forecast, where the latest updates are posted. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, with other standouts like Mount Everest and the aurora borealis. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024 The sun has reached its solar maximum, meaning more solar storms and spectacular auroras could be in store over the next year. Josh Feldman, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024 The agency also maintains an aurora dashboard that should help skygazers track the phenomenon. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aurora 
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Noun
  • The execution of Joseph Corcoran, 49, will take place at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City before sunrise Wednesday morning.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Corcoran is set to be executed before sunrise on Dec. 18.
    Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Some companies, like those in Japan, offer incentives like extra vacation days to encourage healthy habits.
    Basel Ramlawi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Bessette-Kennedy’s gown also inspired one of Meghan Markle’s wedding day looks: specifically her halter neck Stella McCartney reception dress.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • In the dawn of the girl boss, American women have in some ways never had more power than now.
    Mariam Rahmani, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In the dawn of AI, procrastination is no longer an option.
    Saar Yoskovitz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • Ana Orsini, 28, a morning anchor at KOLD 13 News in Tucson, Arizona, died from a brain aneurysm, according to the station.
    Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Here, the two actors compare notes on their morning routines, the joys of having (and not having) children — and the annoying ways some of their fellow thespians describe their profession.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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  • The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.
    Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
  • Thanksgiving morn: 2:45 a.m.
    Patricia Highsmith, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2021

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“Aurora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aurora. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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