1
as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
daylight was just breaking when we stumbled out of bed
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2
as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
there isn't a lot of daylight left, so we'd better get home soon
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as in sanity
daylights plural
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
nearly terrified the daylights out of him with that scream
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Recent Examples of daylight
The main residence is described as about 3,153 square feet, with warm, old-growth redwood millwork and a great-room feel anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows designed to pull in daylight.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
For instance, a Georgia that permanently observes daylight saving time would be two hours earlier than neighboring Alabama and Tennessee, which would still observe Central Standard Time.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Austin will see just over 10 hours of daylight.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
For instance, a Georgia that permanently observes daylight saving time would be two hours earlier than neighboring Alabama and Tennessee, which would still observe Central Standard Time.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Austin will see just over 10 hours of daylight.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
Noun
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Early Monday morning, passengers filled the McNamara terminal well before sunrise.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wake early to catch the spectacle of sunrise before driving 30 minutes to the neighboring Santa Teresa.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Drivers can expect daytime lane intermittent closures to begin on the Gold Star Memorial Bridge on the Interstate 95 northbound and I-95 southbound in New London starting on Monday.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the day, several areas have seen their temperatures lift well into the 70s, providing some good daytime heating for storms to work with later on.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On its own, that fact might drive those who loved Nelson to the edge of sanity.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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Enter the 2026 Chevrolet Trax, a compact crossover that bends the needle toward sanity and affordability.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the next 7 days, the Hornets must take care of business against Indiana.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until filling is set and cake is cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tax season, savings strategies, and investment planning are all pulling at your attention, and your analytical mind is more than capable of working through the complexity.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Trust in the power of the mind.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Originating from leftover particles from Comet Thatcher, this annual shower is best viewed away from city lights after moonset and before dawn.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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One such affair claimed an extra life when the executioner’s son ascended the scaffold to brandish a head, lost his footing, and fell to his death.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Estrada Juarez was deported to Mexico by the next morning.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 31,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kristin Scharkey Good morning, California.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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