as in day
the hours of light between one night and the next
it's a lot easier to find your way through a strange neighborhood in the daytime
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Recent Examples of daytime
To maximize the energy efficiency of your air conditioner, aim to set your thermostat between 72°F to 76°F during the daytime and 68°F to 72°F at night.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
When temperatures start to warm in spring, begin to harden off the plant by placing it in a shady spot during the daytime.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
This coffee shop is more lit at night than during the daytime, hosting groups looking for a post-dinner hangout spot.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Phil Donahue, who made daytime television his kingdom Donahue is credited with inventing the audience participation talk show.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
When temperatures start to warm in spring, begin to harden off the plant by placing it in a shady spot during the daytime.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
This coffee shop is more lit at night than during the daytime, hosting groups looking for a post-dinner hangout spot.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Phil Donahue, who made daytime television his kingdom Donahue is credited with inventing the audience participation talk show.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daytime
Noun
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The subjects sat for the first set of tests 90 days before leaving Earth.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
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Here is how the league stacks up just a few days from the calendar shifting to 2025: 30.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Amazon The Order Jude Law is terrific playing against type as Terry Husk, a veteran FBI agent tasked with investigating a baffling string of daylight robberies that have been escalating in terms of violence.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Something as simple as going for a walk during daylight hours can help reduce seasonal anxiety.John Pierce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The woman who was shot was in critical condition as of Thursday afternoon.Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Virginia may also see strong to severe storms late morning and early afternoon.Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daytime. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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