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first light(noun, expression, idiom, light, day)
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gleam(noun, verb, light, energy, flash)
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originate(verb, go, set, show, develop)
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sunbeam(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
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appear(verb, go, set, show, develop)
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begin(verb, go, set, develop, start)
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dayspring(noun, morning)
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glitter(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
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opening(noun, cause, start, rise, top)
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radiance(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
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arise(verb, go, set, show, develop)
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commence(verb, set, start, rise, beginning)
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day(noun, light, energy, shine, sunshine)
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glare(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
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glint(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
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inauguration(noun, cause, start, top, beginning)
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irradiation(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
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luminosity(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
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sparkle(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
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sunburst(noun, light, energy, luminosity, radiance)
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