as in day
the hours of light between one night and the next
it's a lot easier to find your way through a strange neighborhood in the daytime
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Recent Examples of daytime
With its renewal, Beyond the Gates solidifies its place in CBS’s storied daytime lineup alongside long-standing favorites The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, promising more drama, more secrets, and more Black excellence.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
China has achieved a milestone feat, making the first-ever laser ranging measurement from Earth to the moon during the daytime.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 7 May 2025
My personal preference was to drink a cup after a big daytime meal to stave off a siesta thanks to its brightness.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
As Russian forces have deployed more and more fiber-optic drones, the HIMARS have become more vulnerable—especially while traveling along main roads in daytime.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
China has achieved a milestone feat, making the first-ever laser ranging measurement from Earth to the moon during the daytime.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 7 May 2025
My personal preference was to drink a cup after a big daytime meal to stave off a siesta thanks to its brightness.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
As Russian forces have deployed more and more fiber-optic drones, the HIMARS have become more vulnerable—especially while traveling along main roads in daytime.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daytime
Noun
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Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Summer offers the longest daylight hours and the most vibrant atmosphere, with boats navigating the locks and outdoor cafes buzzing with activity.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Lawmakers see the sunrise: The House Rules Committee started work just after midnight Wednesday with a hearing that is expected to run well into daylight hours as members debate details of the measure.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Shares of Danaher have tumbled 18% this year, but the price target of $230 is approximately 22% above the stock closed on Monday afternoon.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Tips to avoid a similar fate Also on Monday, a 48-foot fishing yacht caught fire off Jupiter Inlet Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daytime. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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