as in daily
occurring, done, produced, or appearing every day
a love as constant and certain as the diurnal tides
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as in periodical
a publication that appears at regular intervals
a collection of diurnals containing essays by preeminent 19th-century American writers and thinkers
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Recent Examples of diurnal
Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Often, the former are described as diurnal, and the latter nocturnal.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2025
Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Adjective
As part of their daily (diurnal) pattern, melatonin levels must fall to support waking up and reduce daytime sleepiness.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Often, the former are described as diurnal, and the latter nocturnal.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
The exhibition welcomes us into diurnal at the street-level, and leads us into the nocturnal in the downstairs galleries.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diurnal
Adjective
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Johnson’s intensity will underscore that point on a daily basis.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Located at the corner of Main and River streets in Ketchum, the upscale resort will have daily room rates comparable to high-end hotels in the Intermountain West in places such as Park City, Big Sky and Telluride, according to Mark Keiser, president of development at Viceroy Hotels and Resorts.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The newspapers and higher education periodicals are fixated on the current conflict between President Trump and some universities, most notably the escalating fight between the administration and Harvard.—
Jeffrey Herbst,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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Four types of green flashes are recorded in the Farmer’s Almanac, which the American periodical describes as inferior mirage, mock mirage, subduct flashes, and green ray.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Abe, a writer for Japan’s Chunichi Sports newspaper, was followed into the concourse of Dodger Stadium’s suite level by four other reporters from his country.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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As for her Hugo Boss floral dress, Queen Letizia previously stepped out in the frock to meet with representatives from the newspaper La Razón at Zarzuela Palace.—
FN Staff,
Footwear News,
1 June 2025
Noun
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No one knows exactly how much is left, but the study, published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, shows an alarming rate of withdrawal of a vital water source for a region that could also see its supply of Colorado River water shrink.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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The findings were published Wednesday, May 28, in the journal Nature.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
31 May 2025
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From dropping chart-topping solo singles to racking up awards from around the world, alongside new projects like his own photo book, unexpected duets, and charity donations, V’s military service period still managed to be a springboard for creativity and generosity.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In his book, Harry laid bare embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and wrote candidly of his sibling rivalry with William, heir to the British throne.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Southern Living magazine said its readers voted The Crab Trap as the No. 1 seafood joint in the South, McClatchy News reported in April.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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In writing and composing 24 Hr Sports, El Michels Affair were inspired by the fashion and graphic design of ‘80s and ‘90s Sports Illustrated magazines, MF DOOM’s Special Herbs series, and gospel music in the style of Pastor T.L. Barrett.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2025
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“Diurnal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diurnal. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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