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
Generous glazing helps fill the space with daylight.
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Adam Williams
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2025
On Sunday, state television showed daylight footage of voters gathered at some polling centers outside Caracas, including from Indigenous communities where people traveled by boat and defied heavy rains to vote.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Lawmakers see the sunrise: The House Rules Committee started work just after midnight Wednesday with a hearing that is expected to run well into daylight hours as members debate details of the measure.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Summer offers the longest daylight hours and the most vibrant atmosphere, with boats navigating the locks and outdoor cafes buzzing with activity.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Adam Williams
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2025
On Sunday, state television showed daylight footage of voters gathered at some polling centers outside Caracas, including from Indigenous communities where people traveled by boat and defied heavy rains to vote.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Lawmakers see the sunrise: The House Rules Committee started work just after midnight Wednesday with a hearing that is expected to run well into daylight hours as members debate details of the measure.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Summer offers the longest daylight hours and the most vibrant atmosphere, with boats navigating the locks and outdoor cafes buzzing with activity.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
Noun
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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To increase your chances of spotting the northern lights, point your eyes to the sky in the hours after sunset and just before sunrise (specifically, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time).—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Spotify Beach at Cannes Lions will feature daytime programming with three days of conversations with musicians, podcasters, authors and more.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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This year’s daytime programming is a masterclass in breaking into and thriving within the entertainment industry, particularly for Black creatives ready to claim their space behind and in front of the camera.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Against the backdrop of U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance’s jaw-dropping polemic against European democracies at February’s Munich Security Conference, this was a welcome return to sense, if not sanity.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
2 June 2025
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But Verghese, of Stanford University, a physician who spoke of compassion, healing and of life’s brevity, was the chief messenger of sanity.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
Noun
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As police struggled with another day of unrest in downtown L.A., several Waymo autonomous taxis were set on fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing high into the air.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Medik8’s hero product is its Crystal Retinal serum, and the brand is also known for its proprietary CSA Philosophy, a system using vitamin C and sunscreen in the day, followed by vitamin A by night.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The thought of sitting out spring practices never crossed star running back Kyren Williams’ mind, despite an ongoing contract negotiation between his representatives and the Los Angeles Rams.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Six drones hit a residential area in the city shortly before dawn, injuring nine others, according to authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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Those survivors may not need a memorial to recall the horror of those early dawn hours.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Union demonstrators demanding passage of the bill greeted lawmakers outside the Capitol in the morning, circling a corner of the parking lot used by the governor and top legislative leaders.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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Its shares were last up 1% in volatile morning trading.—
Juveria Tabassum,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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