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: the light of day
2
: daytime
3
: dawn
4
a
: knowledge or understanding of something that has been obscure
began to see daylight on the problem
b
: the quality or state of being open : openness
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6
: a perceptible space, gap, or difference
denied there was any daylight between the two governments' positions
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Examples of daylight in a Sentence
Open up the curtains and let some daylight into the room.
As daylight fades into darkness, everyone returns to their homes.
For pictures taken in daylight, use a different film.
We could see daylight through the cracks in the wall.
The accident happened just after daylight.
They said there was no daylight between the two governments' positions.
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The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Rainy weather driving tips • Switch on headlights — Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
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The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Rainy weather driving tips • Switch on headlights — Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylight. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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