first light
noun
: the time when light is first seen in the morning : dawn
She was up at first light.
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The new day June 8th was not far beyond first light.
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John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Wednesday marks the 25th anniversary of TRAX, the Utah Transit Authority's first light rail system.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Tuesday’s search effort began at first light and included a helicopter, which arrived at the scene at 8:30 a.m.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
The ocean energy inspired organizers of one of surfing's premier competitions, The Eddie Big Wave Invitational, to give the event a tentative green light for Sunday at Waimea Bay on Oahu, with confirmation expected at first light that morning, contest director Liam McNamara said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Wednesday marks the 25th anniversary of TRAX, the Utah Transit Authority's first light rail system.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Tuesday’s search effort began at first light and included a helicopter, which arrived at the scene at 8:30 a.m.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
The ocean energy inspired organizers of one of surfing's premier competitions, The Eddie Big Wave Invitational, to give the event a tentative green light for Sunday at Waimea Bay on Oahu, with confirmation expected at first light that morning, contest director Liam McNamara said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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“First light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20light. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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