5
irradiation(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
5
luminosity(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
5
opening(noun, start, daybreak)
5
radiance(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
5
sparkle(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
5
sunbeam(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
5
sunburst(noun, light, energy, luminosity, radiance)
5
torch(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
4
gleam(noun, light, energy, flash, shine)
4
peep of day(expression, idiom, morning, daybreak, dawning)
4
prime(noun, start, beginning, opening, spring)
4
sol(noun, heat, star, warmth, sunshine)
4
tan(noun, heat, star, warmth, sunshine)
3
bright(noun, light, rise, dawn, daylight)
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degree
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eastward
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first brightening
3
lighting(noun, light, energy, luminosity, radiance)
3
luminary(noun, light, energy, luminosity, radiance)
3
luminousness(noun, light, energy, luminosity, radiance)
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