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as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
daylight was just breaking when we stumbled out of bed
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as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
there isn't a lot of daylight left, so we'd better get home soon
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as in sanity
daylights plural
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
nearly terrified the daylights out of him with that scream
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Recent Examples of daylight
Key Facts Daylight saving time always runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November and, on those days, Americans shift their clocks forward and back one hour, respectively, to make use of more daylight hours in the spring and summer months.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Most Americans will turn their clocks back one hour on Sunday at 2 a.m. for daylight saving time.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Here's what to know about the end of daylight saving time and the return to standard time:
When does daylight saving time end?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
Milder temperatures, increased daylight, and more stable weather can alleviate pain and discomfort, Buday added.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Most Americans will turn their clocks back one hour on Sunday at 2 a.m. for daylight saving time.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Here's what to know about the end of daylight saving time and the return to standard time:
When does daylight saving time end?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
Milder temperatures, increased daylight, and more stable weather can alleviate pain and discomfort, Buday added.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daylight
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If the weather conditions are in your favor, the best time to point your eyes to the sky is just after sunset or right before sunrise.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Showers were falling by sunrise Monday in the East Bay, with rain spreading to the South Bay by mid-morning.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The full daytime rates would be in effect from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. each weekday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Former President Donald Trump had a lot to say about The View at two of his Pennsylvania rallies on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and to no surprise, the co-hosts of the ABC daytime series didn't bite their tongues when responding.Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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What does a guy in my situation do: stay single for sanity or give it another go? – Dating Debate Dear Dating Debate: Think of this as the entrance to a new phase in your dating life.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Can Washington keep things somewhat manageable with enough economic growth…lower interest rates…higher taxes…a return to fiscal sanity…or some combination thereof?MoneyShow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew ($115) and Bottom ($115) From powder days in Tahoe to damp training runs, the Woolies became our top choice for high-output activities and all-day wear alike.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, Spotify (SPOT), the music streaming giant, will report its earnings after the market close, along with MARA Holdings (MARA), a key player in the cryptocurrency mining industry.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Whether or not candidates were backed by pro-charter groups or supported the growth of charter schools in IPS was not top of mind with some voters in Indianapolis.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Anyone who has experienced conflict firsthand (and that’s just about everybody) knows it is felt in both body and mind.Andrea Kane, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Before dawn one night in early November, Israel issued an evacuation order for the premises with little notice.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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The shower is best viewed between midnight and dawn, ideally in a place well away from city and street lights.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017
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Before the snow flies weekly in western mountain towns, these crisp cold days can lead to incredible riding conditions—morning frost and just enough sun often give way to silky smooth hero dirt.Lily Ritter, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Pre-evacuation notices were issued Thursday morning to residents in Granby, Granby Ranch and to areas from Grand Elk to Hot Sulphur Springs and from Grant County Road 55 to Grand County Road 88.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daylight. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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