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: the light of day
2
: daytime
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: dawn
4
a
: knowledge or understanding of something that has been obscure
began to see daylight on the problem
b
: the quality or state of being open : openness
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6
: a perceptible space, gap, or difference
denied there was any daylight between the two governments' positions
Synonyms
Examples of daylight in a Sentence
Open up the curtains and let some daylight into the room.
As daylight fades into darkness, everyone returns to their homes.
For pictures taken in daylight, use a different film.
We could see daylight through the cracks in the wall.
The accident happened just after daylight.
They said there was no daylight between the two governments' positions.
Recent Examples on the Web
First, the Antarctic cruise season runs through the austral summer, when Antarctica gets up to 24 hours of daylight.
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Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
In support of Tuesday’s claim of harmony with the currents of weather in Washington, the amount of daylight might be considered.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
As daylight broke on Sept. 13, 1847, the American forces charged Chapultepec Castle, the citadel securing Mexico City.
—Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024
Demand for gasoline usually picks up as daylight saving time kicks in and the summer driving season nears.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2024
Tuesday will be one of two days out of the year – the other being the day of the autumnal equinox in September – when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in roughly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness almost everywhere on Earth.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
But Klay Thompson and Chris Paul were also stationed outside the 3-point arc, allowing Green to have 20 feet of daylight.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024
After the equinox, most places experience more daylight than darkness each day.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024
Bright greenery, colorful florals, and more daylight are just a few of our favorite things about the upcoming season.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
In support of Tuesday’s claim of harmony with the currents of weather in Washington, the amount of daylight might be considered.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
As daylight broke on Sept. 13, 1847, the American forces charged Chapultepec Castle, the citadel securing Mexico City.
—Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024
Demand for gasoline usually picks up as daylight saving time kicks in and the summer driving season nears.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2024
Tuesday will be one of two days out of the year – the other being the day of the autumnal equinox in September – when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in roughly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness almost everywhere on Earth.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
But Klay Thompson and Chris Paul were also stationed outside the 3-point arc, allowing Green to have 20 feet of daylight.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024
After the equinox, most places experience more daylight than darkness each day.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024
Bright greenery, colorful florals, and more daylight are just a few of our favorite things about the upcoming season.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylight. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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