as in day
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
a job that requires him to get up before sunrise
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Recent Examples of sunrise
This sunrise alarm clock gently rouses sleepers by mimicking the glow of dawn.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
One set of hours is for the day, between sunrise and sunset and the other is for the night hours from sunset to sunrise.
—David Flett, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
Thank you to reader Jeff Napier, who captured this stunning shot of Mount Rainier bathed in fiery reds, golds, and oranges at sunrise last week.
—Axios Seattle, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Observers in the Southern Hemisphere may see what’s left of it before sunrise on Nov. 4, according to Bob King at Sky & Telescope.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
One set of hours is for the day, between sunrise and sunset and the other is for the night hours from sunset to sunrise.
—David Flett, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
Thank you to reader Jeff Napier, who captured this stunning shot of Mount Rainier bathed in fiery reds, golds, and oranges at sunrise last week.
—Axios Seattle, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Observers in the Southern Hemisphere may see what’s left of it before sunrise on Nov. 4, according to Bob King at Sky & Telescope.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
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Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew ($115) and Bottom ($115) From powder days in Tahoe to damp training runs, the Woolies became our top choice for high-output activities and all-day wear alike.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, Spotify (SPOT), the music streaming giant, will report its earnings after the market close, along with MARA Holdings (MARA), a key player in the cryptocurrency mining industry.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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The best time of day to see the activity tends to be after midnight and before dawn.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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My pair has clocked too many miles to count on several walking tours (my favorite way to see a new city), from Tokyo to London to Tulum, and are perfect for that unexpected adventure, like a hike up a volcano in Bali before dawn (true story!).Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Before the snow flies weekly in western mountain towns, these crisp cold days can lead to incredible riding conditions—morning frost and just enough sun often give way to silky smooth hero dirt.Lily Ritter, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Pre-evacuation notices were issued Thursday morning to residents in Granby, Granby Ranch and to areas from Grand Elk to Hot Sulphur Springs and from Grant County Road 55 to Grand County Road 88.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 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
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Thanksgiving morn: 2:45 a.m.Patricia Highsmith, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2021
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Caro got that image the same way by showing up at daybreak himself.Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2024
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Rescue crews arrived around daybreak Sunday as the water receded.Walter Berry and Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Of course, this is the window when deer move most during daylight hours.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Arizona and Hawaii don’t observe daylight savings, according to CBS.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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