dawn
Plural
dawns
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the first time sunlight appears during the day
- They woke up early to watch the dawn break over the mountains.
- The dawn brought a peaceful calm after the stormy night.
- As the dawn approached, the birds began to sing, welcoming the new day.
- The fishermen set out at dawn, hoping to catch the best fish before the sun fully rose.
- By dawn, the village was bustling with activity, preparing for the day's work.
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an opening time period or initial stage in a process or development
- The dawn of the festival was marked by music in the streets.
- Investors prepared for the dawn of trading.
- The project's dawn was slow but promising.
- At the dawn of negotiations, both sides were cautious.
- The dawn of the concert was filled with eager anticipation.
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the beginning or first appearance of something, especially when it marks the start of a new period or phase
- The dawn of a new era in technology brought innovative changes to the industry.
- The dawn of the internet age transformed how people communicated and accessed information.
- At the dawn of the 21st century, global travel became more accessible than ever.
- The dawn of the new project brought excitement and anticipation to the team.
- As the dawn of democracy began, the country saw significant changes in its political landscape.