sunrises

noun

Definition of sunrisesnext
plural of sunrise
as in mornings
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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  1. mornings
  2. days
  3. auroras
Noun
  • Today airs weekday mornings on NBC (check local listings).
    Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Be sure to bake time into your schedule for slow mornings and leisurely sauna sessions (a prominent aspect of life in South Tyrol).
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of mornings
Noun
  • Dylan met their father days later at the home of Bob and Sidsel Gleason in East Orange, New Jersey, where Guthrie spent many of his weekends.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The judge asked that a plan for the disposition of the Infowars assets be submitted within 30 days.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of days
Noun
  • During this phase, sunspot activity increases, leading to more frequent solar flares and CMEs, which are the main drivers of auroras.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • When solar activity slows, Earth’s magnetosphere remains largely undisturbed, reducing the likelihood of geomagnetic storms — the critical catalyst for auroras.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of auroras
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