as in evening
a later period of one's life
literary fame did not arrive until the afternoon of her life
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Recent Examples of afternoon
In the afternoon, head to Bar do Meio, which is accessible from both Conceição and Meio beaches and offers live music.
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Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
On Wednesday afternoon, police dispatch referred the Free Press to the news release posted by the department on Wednesday morning.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Mock was arrested and booked that afternoon, according to jail records.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
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Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
On Wednesday afternoon, police dispatch referred the Free Press to the news release posted by the department on Wednesday morning.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Mock was arrested and booked that afternoon, according to jail records.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afternoon
Noun
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Even the stories that take place on Earth feel as cozy and immersive as a quiet winter’s evening.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Weekend games always draw better, and the Penguins are aided by this Sunday afternoon’s game against the Los Angeles Kings taking place on a day when the Steelers play in the evening.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The 95-year-old Aldrin is alive, but his wife, Anca Faur, died Tuesday at age 66.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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About 1 in 31 children in the US was diagnosed with autism by age 8 in 2022, according to a report published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published in April.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Make sure plants are well watered in autumn and pay attention to soil moisture during the winter months as evergreen plants can dry out from winter winds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The drive is a major leaf-peeping favorite every autumn, taking travelers through Virginia and North Carolina, connecting Shenandoah National Park with Great Smoky Mountains National Park.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Told in gentle, bedtime-friendly verse, this magical tale follows two siblings who sneak out into the twilight to attend a most unusual dance performance.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Behold the golden-orange horizon over Kitt Peak National Observatory, a fiery twilight moment where day bows out and the stars prepare their grand entrance.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Afternoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afternoon. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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