sunrise
noun
the rise or ascent of the sun above the horizon in the morning.
sunrise
1 American
[suhn-rahyz]
/ ˈsʌnˌraɪz /
noun
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the rise or ascent of the sun above the horizon in the morning.
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the atmospheric and scenic phenomena accompanying this.
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the time when half the sun has risen above the horizon.
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the open or beginning stage of any period.
adjective
Sunrise
2
American
[suhn-rahyz]
/ ˈsʌnˌraɪz /
noun
sunrise
British
/ ˈsʌnˌraɪz /
noun
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the daily appearance of the sun above the horizon
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the atmospheric phenomena accompanying this appearance
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Also called (esp US): sunup. the time at which the sun rises at a particular locality
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(modifier) of or relating to sunrise industry
sunrise technology
sunrise sector
Etymology
Origin of sunrise
1300–50; Middle English, short for sunrising ( see sun, rise, -ing 1)
Example Sentences
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Blue Origin has outlined a plan to send 51,600 data-center satellites to low-Earth orbit as part of its Project Sunrise, while SpaceX is seeking regulatory approval to launch up to 1 million satellites.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
In 2008, the controversial Sunrise Powerlink faced fierce opposition from environmental groups over its planned path through Anza-Borrego, and ultimately had to run below it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
US author Suzanne Collins won the children's fiction category for Sunrise On The Reaping, a prequel to the series The Hunger Games.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The Revolution and Sunrise projects together account for around 15% of Orsted’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, analysts at Italian investment bank Equita said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Sunrise was four hours away, so Cullen suggested that they come back to the Coast Guard station with him.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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