morning

noun

ˈmȯr-niŋ How to pronounce morning (audio)
Definition of morningnext
1
as in morn
the time from sunrise until noon after working in the fields all morning, we were ready for a hearty lunch

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2
as in day
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance morning has broken

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3
as in beginning
the point at which something begins the period when people in ancient Mesopotamia began living in cities is usually regarded as the morning of civilization

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Recent Examples of morning Coconut itself has been known to be full of nutrients, so naturally, some people swear that taking a teaspoon of coconut oil in the morning on an empty stomach can have profound effects on energy and more. — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 The Braves returned from Los Angeles early Monday morning with that same feeling. — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026 On the morning of Jannah’s death, Siedlecki noticed the baby’s breathing had changed. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The property sat on the side of the highway that took them by Adam’s shopping center in the morning. — Elie Rieder, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for morning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morning
  1. morn
  2. day
  3. beginning
  4. sunrise
  5. start
  6. dawn
  7. commencement
  8. dawning
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
  • Mbappé did, however, post a video of himself cycling on social media over the weekend, days after his Real Madrid manager, José Mourinho, said that activity is one soccer players should avoid.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Some 10 days after the attack, the soldiers were loaded onto a cargo plane.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of day
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  • Novelty is also being rewarded, and that is something Abundantia has factored in from the beginning.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The cutting edge facade is just the beginning of the sophisticated design of the hotel, both inside and out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of beginning
Noun
  • The low-angle light plays hobs with conventional solar panels lying flat on a lander, but Blue Origin's Power Tower is designed to exploit the near-eternal sunset/sunrise.
    — David Szondy October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The man who would someday hide from security before sunrise in pursuit of the closest possible spot?
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of sunrise
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  • Bell is off to a fantastic start but will need to finish strong.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026
  • That said, only seven teams in the Super Bowl era have rebounded from an 0-3 start to make the playoffs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of start
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  • In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Unsheltered intertwined two plots related to the precarity of American life and the danger of demagogues — one set at the dawn of the MAGA era.
    — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of dawn
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  • The city’s post came shortly after Butker delivered a commencement speech on May 14, 2024, at Benedictine College.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The day before commencement, Metze spent the afternoon watching Texas Tech softball on TV.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of commencement
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
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“Morning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morning. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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