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new dawn

idiom
Meaning

A new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.


Examples
SIMPLE

The new manager says this is a new dawn for our team.

CONTEXTUAL

After the long war ended, the citizens felt that a new dawn had finally arrived for their country.

COMPLEX

The signing of the historic peace treaty signaled a new dawn for the region, offering hope to a generation weary of conflict.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    crack of dawn

    The first moment of daylight; the instant at which sunrise begins.

  2. 02

    dawn of a new day

    A new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.

  3. 03

    dawn of time

    The beginning of time, of the universe, of the world, of mankind or of history.

  4. 04

    dawn on

    To occur to somebody; to be realized by.

  5. 05

    emperor's new clothes

    Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.

  6. 06

    handbags at dawn

    A catty squabble.

  7. 07

    new hotness

    The new popular trend; the latest and greatest thing.

  8. 08

    new kid in town

    Synonym of new kid on the block.

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