Sunrise

usgb/ˈsʌnraɪz/
noun

The time in the morning when the sun appears or when daylight begins.

She was up before sunrise to start her journey.
Visual representation of "sunrise" - The time in the morning when the sun appears or when daylight begins

Often appears as...

  • watch the sunrise
  • sunrise time
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Visual representation of "sunrise"
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Visual Imagery

Think of 'sunrise' as a visual cue for the colors and light spreading across the sky.

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Artists often capture the beautiful colors of sunrise in their paintings.
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New Beginnings

'Sunrise' can symbolize a fresh start or new opportunities, much like the start of a day.

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After a tough year, he saw the new job as a sunrise.
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Time-Specific

Use 'sunrise' to specify the time of events planned at dawn, not just any morning time.

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Let's meet at sunrise to start our hike.
Visual representation of the word "Sunrise"

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