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
David Rockwell’s scenic design places the stars and stripes — a flag either shredded by the wind or materializing at sunrise, your choice — behind the orchestra, and then inserts the necessary bits of set dressing by way of minimal gestures.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, increasing winds are expected after sunrise on Wednesday, gusting to 30 mph during the day.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
To tap into their love of the mystical, Scorpios may visit Arthur's Seat at sunrise.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
This sunrise alarm clock gently rouses sleepers by mimicking the glow of dawn.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, increasing winds are expected after sunrise on Wednesday, gusting to 30 mph during the day.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
To tap into their love of the mystical, Scorpios may visit Arthur's Seat at sunrise.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
This sunrise alarm clock gently rouses sleepers by mimicking the glow of dawn.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
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Of course, five minutes in the attic on a summer day, or one accidental brush against the insulation, quickly drives home the reality that the attic is just an attic.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Early in the day, thermals bring scent up from below.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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Before dawn one night in early November, Israel issued an evacuation order for the premises with little notice.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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The shower is best viewed between midnight and dawn, ideally in a place well away from city and street lights.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
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After deliberating Friday and Monday morning, the jury returned a verdict that included actual and exemplary damages, and attorney fees, Tuck said.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Damage to roads proved to be a major inconvenience, especially as broken sewage, water and gas mains prevented people from getting to work in the morning.Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 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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This will be marked by a sharp wind shift and a shot of seasonably chilly air, which will settle into the region by daybreak Tuesday.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2024
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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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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 30 Nov. 2024.
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