as in day
the hours of light between one night and the next
it's a lot easier to find your way through a strange neighborhood in the daytime
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Recent Examples of daytime
The hybrid concepts will serve coffee and snacks in the daytime and transition into an after-hours destination with mocktails, cocktails, and live entertainment.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
In a statement, police said all of the attacks involved the same male suspect and happened in the daytime or early evening.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
On Saturday, Steers posted a play-by-play of the two parents’ daytime activities on July 4.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
There is the possibility that the foliage of a few types of plants can suffer minor damage from water in the daytime.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 5 July 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
In a statement, police said all of the attacks involved the same male suspect and happened in the daytime or early evening.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
On Saturday, Steers posted a play-by-play of the two parents’ daytime activities on July 4.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
There is the possibility that the foliage of a few types of plants can suffer minor damage from water in the daytime.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daytime
Noun
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The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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There’s under a 30% chance for rain during the days and dry conditions in the evenings. ▪ Sunday forecast.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Baltimore businesses lose money when the most prominent tourism site, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, is threatened by daylight crime.—
Wamara Mwine,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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Then, spend a quiet afternoon reading ensconced on the lounge chairs outside your villa, or take the winding stairs down the cliff to your own private watering hole.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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That small section of fire was extinguished Sunday afternoon, but videos posted on social media by South Metro Fire Rescue showed the flames continue to spread across the grassy open space, sending up a wall of smoke.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daytime. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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