dawned

VERB

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

loom unfold

STRONG

appear begin develop emerge glimmer initiate lighten open originate rise

WEAK

show itself

Antonyms

STRONG

close conclude decrease disappear end finish hide lessen terminate

WEAK

set

Example Sentences

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dawned

Though the foldable was developed on his watch, Apple is anxious to set a tone that a new innovative day has dawned at the company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

And if Snead was going to win himself a championship, it dawned on him that everything that had carried the Rams to this point would have to change.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Was there a specific moment when it dawned on the “Hacks” team that Jimmy and Kayla deserved more airtime?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

And it just dawned on me as I'm sitting there looking out at this.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

But it dawned on her that he seemed freaked out dealing with the things that wouldn't smash or smear.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds