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
Among the dead were campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls summer camp on the Guadalupe River who were lost when a torrent of rain thrashed the region before sunrise.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 July 2025
The calm crashing of the waves, the feeling of your toes in the sand, and the spectacular backdrop of the ocean sky at sunrise or sunset are a dreamy combination to craft the perfect romantic moment.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 July 2025
How long will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin?
Flags across Wisconsin are ordered to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on July 19, according to Evers' executive order.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025
The wildlife wonderment is especially enchanting during a sunrise stroll.
—Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 14 July 2025
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 July 2025
The calm crashing of the waves, the feeling of your toes in the sand, and the spectacular backdrop of the ocean sky at sunrise or sunset are a dreamy combination to craft the perfect romantic moment.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 July 2025
How long will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin?
Flags across Wisconsin are ordered to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on July 19, according to Evers' executive order.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025
The wildlife wonderment is especially enchanting during a sunrise stroll.
—Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
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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While unconfirmed, sources say the film revolves around the period at the artificial intelligence company OpenAI in 2023 that saw CEO Sam Altman fired and rehired in a matter of days.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Avoid the outdoors during peak mosquito activity hours surrounding dawn and dusk.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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Departing Chicago’s Union Station, the Empire Builder heads north to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before heading west across the Mississippi River into Minnesota, arriving the next morning at dawn in North Dakota.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Amtrak warned riders to expect delays on the Northeast Corridor line Tuesday morning, following torrential downpours and flooding in the New York region overnight.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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The bank’s management team will hold a call for investors and analysts later Tuesday morning.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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On the morn of Liberation Day, Trump called out four other Republican senators — Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell — for pushing back on his plan.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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Then, at daybreak, she was driven to another camp, where a helicopter picked her up and took her to safety.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
9 July 2025
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The destructive, fast-moving waters rose 26 feet (8 meters) on the river in only 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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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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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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