by day
idiom
: during the day : in daylight
She's a student by day and a waitress at night.
The area looks a lot nicer by day.
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Modeled after Southwestern adobe-style homes, these spacious accommodations that feel more like sleek residences are appointed with luxe touches like fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and private balconies for gazing at the Sonoran Desert by day and stars at night.
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Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
His Purple Highness Prince plays soulful expat Christopher Tracy, layabout by day, pianist by night and gigolo by later night.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
For the remainder of June, the schedule varies by day but opens at either 9 or 10 a.m., then closes at either 9 or 10 p.m. (These times are subject to change).
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Married partners Genie Kwon and Timothy Flores run the place, a Filipino bakery by day, fine-dining restaurant by night.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
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Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
His Purple Highness Prince plays soulful expat Christopher Tracy, layabout by day, pianist by night and gigolo by later night.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
For the remainder of June, the schedule varies by day but opens at either 9 or 10 a.m., then closes at either 9 or 10 p.m. (These times are subject to change).
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Married partners Genie Kwon and Timothy Flores run the place, a Filipino bakery by day, fine-dining restaurant by night.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
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“By day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20day. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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