as in day
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
a job that requires him to get up before sunrise
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Recent Examples of sunrise
The sunrise alarm clock gradually brightens your room with a simulated sunrise for a gentle wake-up.
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Nora Colomer
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Evacuations were underway after floodwater reached cabins visitors rent in Kerrville-Schreiner Park around sunrise Friday.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The day starts with a meal before sunrise, known as suhoor, and ends with iftar — a celebratory ritual when families and friends from the community share a meal at sunset.
—Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Kansas City had a high of 37 degrees and a low of 29 degrees with trace amounts of rain and snow on January 7, and temperatures dropped to right around freezing just before sunrise the next morning.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Evacuations were underway after floodwater reached cabins visitors rent in Kerrville-Schreiner Park around sunrise Friday.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The day starts with a meal before sunrise, known as suhoor, and ends with iftar — a celebratory ritual when families and friends from the community share a meal at sunset.
—Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Kansas City had a high of 37 degrees and a low of 29 degrees with trace amounts of rain and snow on January 7, and temperatures dropped to right around freezing just before sunrise the next morning.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
Noun
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The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Indeed, insiders report that the clerical committee tasked with selecting a successor to Khamenei has accelerated its search efforts in recent days.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Thirty years after the TV news anchor disappeared from her Iowa apartment just before dawn, the lead detective identifies new persons of interest.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
12 July 2025
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Low-orbiting satellites, including Starlink, can reflect sunlight in the night sky during the first few hours after dusk or before dawn.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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The bank’s management team will hold a call for investors and analysts later Tuesday morning.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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The Netflix limited series Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story has been nominated for four Emmy Awards for the 2025 Emmys, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced on Tuesday morning.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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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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Then, at daybreak, she was driven to another camp, where a helicopter picked her up and took her to safety.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
9 July 2025
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The destructive fast-moving waters rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles.—
July 7,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
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Updated July 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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Let there be light: This modern desk lamp is designed to intelligently illuminate your space by tracking local daylight to automatically balance the brightness and color temperature.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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