DAYTIME Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

daytime

noun

ˈdā-ˌtīm

Definition of daytime

as in day

the hours of light between one night and the next it's a lot easier to find your way through a strange neighborhood in the daytime

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Recent Examples of daytime Netflix also has added video podcasts that have helped to boost daytime viewing on the platform, and has made deals with YouTube creators to bring their content to the streaming service. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 North to east winds gusting from 25 to 45 mph were forecast, with daytime humidity potentially falling into the single digits. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The lightweight shoes are effortlessly elegant, offer legitimate traction, and can transition from daytime to nighttime activities with no problem. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 Oct. 2026 Warm air advection and daytime heating may support isolated showers and thunderstorms. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for daytime

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Noun

The last polls before election day have given Eisenkot’s Yashar presumed coalition a lead of about two to six seats over Netanyahu’s ruling coalition, according to three of Israel’s main broadcasters.

— Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
This September 25 concert was Lui’s record release event for Instant Validation, which came out that same day via Asthmatic Kitty Records.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of day

Noun

While Republican Steve Hilton has spent months jackrabbiting around California during his long-shot bid for governor, Democratic front runner Xavier Becerra just recently emerged from quasi hibernation and stepped into political daylight.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
With daylight still lingering well into the evening, the sky may not become dark enough for good aurora viewing until around midnight or later.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of daylight

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Eric Anderson said the man was a transient known to the agency and was found unconscious Sunday afternoon near the park’s south entrance off Katella Avenue.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Her long ponytail glints a bit reddish in the afternoon light.

— Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

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