DAYBREAKS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

daybreaks

noun

plural of daybreak

as in days

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

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Noun

There is a possibility of being stranded on Hatteras Island for multiple days.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
Trump personally signed the legislation just last month and his move came just two days before a deadline set in the law itself for its implementation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of days

Noun

The unobstructed light is magical, with gorgeous sunrises, sunsets, golden hours…all of it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Start with this warm, dusty pink that’s inspired by the softness of nature, like peaceful sunrises and delicate rose petals.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sunrises

Noun

Venture over to enjoy your coffee and tea on misty, overcast mornings, or gather around at sunset to unwind.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
High pressure building into the region will bring mostly clear skies, much lower humidity, and genuinely cool mornings.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of mornings

Noun

Her controlled world is turned into a site of emotional horror as a new reality dawns, created and dominated by autonomous feelings.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
What the future holds But step outside of the Etihad Stadium and the harsh reality quickly dawns.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dawns

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