as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
a gorgeous pink aurora aroused us out of our slumber
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Recent Examples of aurora
Moments later, the video cuts to the night sky outside, illuminated by a dazzling display of the aurora borealis.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
When these storms happen, the effects on our planet include impacts to power grids, and also quite the light show, known as auroras, in lower latitudes than normal.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Here’s my step-by-step guide to catching auroras in the lower 48 states.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
However, the aurora is always present in the upper atmosphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
When these storms happen, the effects on our planet include impacts to power grids, and also quite the light show, known as auroras, in lower latitudes than normal.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Here’s my step-by-step guide to catching auroras in the lower 48 states.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
However, the aurora is always present in the upper atmosphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aurora
Noun
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For those lucky enough to view it, the moon's positioning will produce a sun that appears as a crescent at sunrise.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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One hour before sunrise, seven planets will be strung out across the sky from east to west, starting with Mercury and Jupiter very low to the eastern horizon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The new board will be responsible for the day to day management of Apex and will be key in setting the company’s agenda for future and long term growth.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Be especially cautious at dawn and dusk, when alligators are more active.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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While the reserve’s native birds are most active during dawn and dusk, there’s still a wealth of local species that can be encountered in broad daylight.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Coffee, seafood, fruit, and cheese are just some of the goods that the US commonly imports from other countries, so even something as simple as your morning bev could take a hit very soon.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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“Aurora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aurora. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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