1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of dawn
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
In general, experts recommend avoiding hiking during dawn and dusk, when hunters are most active, and opt for mid-morning hikes instead.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
The realization may dawn that this conflict is not essentially about territory.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Mike Shinoda and the crew stopped by Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3 stream at the butt crack of dawn to do five songs for the folks on Cenat’s bedroom (and online).
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
In general, experts recommend avoiding hiking during dawn and dusk, when hunters are most active, and opt for mid-morning hikes instead.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Tennessee Titans had one of the worst rosters in football last season and went just 3-14 as a result, but with Cam Ward now under center, a new era is dawning in Music City.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
The realization may dawn that this conflict is not essentially about territory.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawn
Noun
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The scene, which can be watched above, begins with Shannon Fairweather talking the tribe through a little day three sunrise morning meditation on the beach.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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The City of London financial district at sunrise.—
Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, there are no such hints for players in Season 3, who are sorted into teams at the beginning of their time in Borderland and told where to go for the next match.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Indiana can expect dry temperatures around the state at the beginning of October.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What started as a small collaboration grew into a global movement, now marked each year by millions who wear pink ribbons, participate in walks, and push for advances in research and early detection.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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While homes are sitting on the market longer now, keeping supply higher than a year ago, more sellers are starting to delist their properties.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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As the sun rises behind the ELT, the image stands for the dawning of a new era in astronomical discovery.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And yet, the dawning of light in Elordi’s eyes breathes life into the old tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
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April's Baker evolved into a sister-run business after its inception six years ago.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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This will be the first time since the event's inception in 1927 that players will receive payments for their participation in the Ryder Cup.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Like Nabers, Beckham played college football for the LSU Tigers, and like Nabers, Beckham began his NFL career as a first-round draft pick for the Giants.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The show is a campy, 1980s-style whodunit that begins with the funeral of a famous singer.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Defense Ministry figures suggest that May 2025 saw a highwater mark for Ukrainian drone attacks, with Moscow claiming to have shot down 3,611 craft at an average rate of 116 per day.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The President and his allies have also repeatedly asserted in recent days that Democrats are threatening to shut down the government to secure public money for undocumented migrants, despite the claim being widely debunked.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The disease typically lasts around 20 years from the onset of neurological problems to death.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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His mother, Lucia Ayala, visited him weekly and noticed the onset of a cough, the outlet said.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Dawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawn. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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