as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
I always seem to wake up at daybreak, regardless of what the clock says
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Recent Examples of daybreak
By daybreak Monday, snow will be falling across a large part of the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, and it is expected to continue through the day.
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Amy Graff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
The cover image should show a revolver on a lawn at daybreak.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The Charlotte region had heavy rain early Sunday morning before and after daybreak.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
While the icy conditions ended before daybreak Thursday, officials still urged commuters to use caution while navigating outside.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
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Amy Graff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
The cover image should show a revolver on a lawn at daybreak.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The Charlotte region had heavy rain early Sunday morning before and after daybreak.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
While the icy conditions ended before daybreak Thursday, officials still urged commuters to use caution while navigating outside.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daybreak
Noun
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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To increase your chances of spotting the northern lights, point your eyes to the sky in the hours after sunset and just before sunrise (specifically, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time).—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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As police struggled with another day of unrest in downtown L.A., several Waymo autonomous taxis were set on fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing high into the air.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Medik8’s hero product is its Crystal Retinal serum, and the brand is also known for its proprietary CSA Philosophy, a system using vitamin C and sunscreen in the day, followed by vitamin A by night.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Six drones hit a residential area in the city shortly before dawn, injuring nine others, according to authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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Those survivors may not need a memorial to recall the horror of those early dawn hours.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Entertainment and Amenities Sliding doors reveal a lower deck wrapped in plush cream banquettes—perfect for catching a Croatian sea breeze with a late-night brandy snifter or a fresh morning latte—and a watersports platform.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 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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“Daybreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daybreak. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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