dawning

Definitions

The beginning or first appearance of something, such as a new day, an era, or an idea.

The process of becoming evident or understood.

Examples

The dawning of a new era brought hope to the war-torn nation.

She watched the dawning sun paint the horizon in shades of pink and gold.

A dawning realization of his mistake caused him to pause and reflect.

Synonyms

beginning emergence inception commencement birth outset rise

Antonyms

ending conclusion sunset termination close finish completion