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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of daybreak
Early on Thursday mornings — just as daybreak’s hues of pink and orange illuminate the sky — the grounds of Mt. Zion Restoration Church transform into one of the largest hubs of resources for low-income and unhoused people in Gaston County.
—
Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
By daybreak on Monday, snow is expected to fall across the Mid-Atlantic region and continue through the day.
—Amy Graff, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
At daybreak on a misty-blue Wednesday, a herd of cows and bulls are horseplaying on a South Florida prairie when a tractor roars to life, hoisting in its jaws a hay bale as golden as the sun.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
By daybreak, Pico Rivera was a focus for the National Weather Service — the agency sent a team to survey the damage and noted exterior damage to cars and vehicles, with several trees uprooted or snapped.
—Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for daybreak
Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
By daybreak on Monday, snow is expected to fall across the Mid-Atlantic region and continue through the day.
—Amy Graff, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
At daybreak on a misty-blue Wednesday, a herd of cows and bulls are horseplaying on a South Florida prairie when a tractor roars to life, hoisting in its jaws a hay bale as golden as the sun.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
By daybreak, Pico Rivera was a focus for the National Weather Service — the agency sent a team to survey the damage and noted exterior damage to cars and vehicles, with several trees uprooted or snapped.
—Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for daybreak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daybreak
Noun
-
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
-
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
-
Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
-
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
-
Be especially cautious at dawn and dusk, when alligators are more active.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
-
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
-
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
-
Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Daybreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daybreak. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share