1
as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
daylight was just breaking when we stumbled out of bed
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2
as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
there isn't a lot of daylight left, so we'd better get home soon
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as in sanity
daylights plural
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
nearly terrified the daylights out of him with that scream
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Recent Examples of daylight
Outside, Archer Avenue is lonesome in the daylight, austere Resurrection Cemetery stretching along one side and depressed dusty parking lots and industrial-looking buildings lining the other side.
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Any current widespread action regarding daylight saving time would depend on Congress taking action.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Longer daylight hours can improve mood and cognitive function.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Day and night aren't exactly 12 hours on the day of the equinox because the Earth's atmosphere refracts, or bends, light in an optical illusion that brings more daylight than there really is.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Any current widespread action regarding daylight saving time would depend on Congress taking action.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Longer daylight hours can improve mood and cognitive function.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Day and night aren't exactly 12 hours on the day of the equinox because the Earth's atmosphere refracts, or bends, light in an optical illusion that brings more daylight than there really is.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
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For those lucky enough to view it, the moon's positioning will produce a sun that appears as a crescent at sunrise.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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One hour before sunrise, seven planets will be strung out across the sky from east to west, starting with Mercury and Jupiter very low to the eastern horizon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Live entertainment on several stages, vendors selling artwork, jewelry, and other artisan gifts, and a dedicated children’s activities area with face painting and kid’s games make this daytime fair a particular favorite with families.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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That’s like living in Death Valley – the hottest and driest place in North America – where summer daytime temperatures often climb to similar levels.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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In the process, Hamlet's drives his past lover, Ophelia, to the brink of sanity.—
Audrey Gibbs,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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So how in the name of sanity did Rosary end up winning the championship by knocking off Orange Lutheran in the final?—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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This staple, shoulder bag can be used for everyday wear and seamlessly transitions from day-to-night, depending on your mood; pair with a crisp button down and trousers for the office or a little black dress for an evening out.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The more Tropper thought about it, the more one actor appeared in his mind for Coop: Jon Hamm.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Price upon publish date of this article: $780 What to Look for in a Crossbody Phone Bag Special features: When shopping for a crossbody phone bag, there are a few key features to keep in mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Be especially cautious at dawn and dusk, when alligators are more active.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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While the reserve’s native birds are most active during dawn and dusk, there’s still a wealth of local species that can be encountered in broad daylight.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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There will be no newsletter tomorrow morning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The next morning, his kid skipped practice.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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