wakening in a sentence

Definition

WAKENING: The process or act of becoming awake or alert, often associated with a gradual transition from sleep to awareness.

The gentle sound of the wind chimes outside served as a perfect awakening from her deep slumber.
As the sun rose over the horizon, the world around him began its slow awakening, bathed in golden light.
The awakening of the forest at dawn was a symphony of birdsong and rustling leaves.
After a long winter, the awakening of spring brought vibrant flowers and chirping birds back to life.
His awakening to the realities of adulthood was both exhilarating and overwhelming.