as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
a gorgeous pink aurora aroused us out of our slumber
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Recent Examples of aurora
The new year arrived not only with fireworks, but with displays of aurora across the world at much more southerly latitudes than is normal.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The aurora craze began around Mother's Day weekend in mid-May, when a G5 geomagnetic storm reached the highest level on the Space Weather Scale that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s uses to classify them.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
While there's no guarantee, this geomagnetic storm could make for an unforgettable Valentine's Day under the dancing auroras.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Feb. 2025
This year marks the peak of the current solar cycle, promising some of the most dramatic auroras in a decade.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The aurora craze began around Mother's Day weekend in mid-May, when a G5 geomagnetic storm reached the highest level on the Space Weather Scale that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s uses to classify them.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
While there's no guarantee, this geomagnetic storm could make for an unforgettable Valentine's Day under the dancing auroras.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Feb. 2025
This year marks the peak of the current solar cycle, promising some of the most dramatic auroras in a decade.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aurora
Noun
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The moon will produce a striking crescent sun at sunrise, giving northeastern states the best views.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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How To See the Aurora To have the best chance of spotting the northern lights over this weekend—and, also, in general—the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends looking skyward either just after sunset, or just before sunrise.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The world's tallest and second-fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, has reached its final days, as demolition crews prepare to implode the iconic ride that has towered over Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly 20 years.—
Mike Davis,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the 10-day blocking of its journalists.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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This was yesterday’s puzzle: The Royal Messengers A royal messenger leaves the castle at dawn, riding his horse at a steady speed of 8 miles per hour.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram 817-390-7760 Mac Engel is an award-winning columnist who has covered sports since the dawn of man; Cowboys, TCU, Stars, Rangers, Mavericks, etc. Olympics.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2025
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Valentine, Nebraska, will flip from 33 below zero on Thursday morning to near 60 degrees on Monday afternoon, or a swing of 93 degrees.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Stages were set up in each location on Saturday morning, surrounded by Hamas fighters and crowds of onlookers.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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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
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Thanksgiving morn: 2:45 a.m.—
Patricia Highsmith,
The New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2021
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“Aurora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aurora. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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