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dawning

American  
[daw-ning] / ˈdɔ nɪŋ /

noun

  1. daybreak; dawn.

  2. beginning; start.

    the dawning of the space age.

Other Word Forms

  • undawning adjective

Etymology

Origin of dawning

Middle English; dawn, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Japan isn’t the only country trying to reshore production of this strategic technology in the dawning age of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Although their popularity waxes and wanes like everything else, stories inspired by biblical texts have had a consistent presence on TV and film since the industry’s dawning.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

It’s dawning on both the equity and bond markets that this conflict isn’t looking like a fleeting affair, said Amar Reganti, fixed-income strategist at Hartford Funds.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

The dawning of reality should be close at hand now for England players - 'maybe it's not you, Scotland, maybe it's us'.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

He paused, staring at my lifted hands in the dawning light of morning.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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