sunrise

noun

ˈsən-ˌrīz How to pronounce sunrise (audio)
Definition of sunrisenext
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 Petoskey Michigan Autumn in Petoskey arrives like a slow-burning sunrise, stretching from late September well into October thanks to the moderating effect of Lake Michigan. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Remember to make a reservation in advance, as spaces are limited, and plan to stick around after sunrise to explore some of the hiking trails. — Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 This is the one hike on the list with zero shade at the top, so this is the one to knock out at sunrise, not after brunch. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Prices remain high and the roads maddening, but few Mediterranean islands offer so many convincing ways to reach sunrise. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunrise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunrise
  1. day
  2. dawn
  3. morning
  4. morn
  5. dawning
  6. daybreak
  7. daylight
Noun
  • Instead of prioritizing style alone, consider a supportive walking sneaker designed for long days on your feet.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That is just the day before the campaign gets underway, with London City Lionesses hosting Manchester United in the season opener on Friday at 7pm BST.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of day
Noun
  • Still, there’s something about going back to basics at the dawn of a new season that feels especially right.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • By the dawn of the 20th century, though, Yiddish was being uprooted.
    — Ilan Stavans, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of dawn
Noun
  • Her body was found Monday morning in the waters near Hagley Landing, a boat ramp leading to the Waccamaw River in the small town of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, following an extensive search involving hundreds of people and multiple agencies.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Early Tuesday morning, Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken started getting a slew of calls and texts — rumors were swirling about a potential landmark day in her hometown.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of morning
Noun
  • 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
  • This gives me, in the parking lot the next morn, yet another opportunity to introduce myself to fellow travelers who possess jumper cables.
    — John Phillips, Car and Driver, 9 Jan. 2023
Definition of morn
Noun
  • The quiet moments, the grief, the slow dawning of realization that her husband had written this piece as a way of dealing with his grief and her anger.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Ever enterprising, Toha does eventually make her way back to the party, but there, the ultimate dawning of her place outside of Nelly’s circle is heartbreaking.
    — Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of dawning
Noun
  • The surface wind will gradually turn from north/northeast Thursday evening to east/southeast toward daybreak Friday.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • At daybreak, rancher Martín Alfonso Ibarra takes advantage of the cooler hours in northern Mexico’s desert to oversee the milking of his cows and tend to 16 prized calves.
    — Fabiola Sánchez, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of daybreak
Noun
  • But many specialists argue that permanent standard time, not permanent daylight saving time, would be the healthier option.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, Travel Alaska says prime time to see the phenomena in The Last Frontier is between late-August and late-April, when less daylight leads to darker night skies.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of daylight

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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunrise. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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