"Mornings like this" vs "Mornings like these"

Question

"Mornings like this" vs "Mornings like these"

In the phrase "Mornings like this," you are referring to mornings like this one. In the phrase "Mornings like these," you might be referring to several mornings. Both meanings are correct.

Last Updated: February 12, 2018

In this phrase, the word "one" is implied after the word "this."

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Some examples from our editors:

Mornings like this (one) are wonderful.
I love rainy mornings like this (one).

Some alternatives from our editors:

mornings like these

Use this phrase to express a sentiment about this morning and how it might be similar to other mornings.

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Some examples from our editors:

Mornings like these are why I don't like waking up.
Mornings like these are especially challenging.

Some alternatives from our editors:

mornings like this one

Answer 1

Mornings like this

This is correct

Answer 2

Mornings like these

This is correct

"Mornings like this" vs "Mornings like these"

Mornings like this

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