by day

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: during the day : in daylight
She's a student by day and a waitress at night.
The area looks a lot nicer by day.

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Before giving up law completely, Ponder still dipped her toes in the craft, pulling double duty as a trial lawyer by day and moonlighting in projects like Danielle Ponder & the Tomorrow People by night. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2026 In contrast to the hazy skies of late summer, October often presents a richer, deeper blue by day and some of the year's finest observing conditions after dark. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The Riverside restaurant is by day a poolside grill serving sandwiches, salads, and pizzas, and for dinner offers a Bistronomy menu of upscale international dishes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 Other lines cater to travelers who want adventure by day and a livelier experience at night. — Julie Jones, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by day

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“By day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20day. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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