variants or crepuscle
Definition of crepusculenext
as in twilight
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness from the deck of our sloop we watched as the island slowly faded from sight in the golden crepuscule of a beautiful Caribbean day

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Noun
  • In the twilight of the twentieth century, with the shadows of history all around, Ligeti cleared the stage for an infinite musical future.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Any impacts will be subtle but visually noticeable, especially around peak twilight hours.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 June 2026
  • Arrive before dusk and marvel at the biggest fireworks display in the region.
    Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The O-rings also glow in the dark, along with the reflective panels located on the cap, making the Pen-metheus easier to find and use after sunset.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
  • The day after Butler’s crash, the Tesla X account reposted a gushing comment from a Tesla fan who shared a pic of himself taking a photo of a sunset while driving.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The engineer flew in from Tampa to try and find her mother, sister, brother-in-law and nephew in the ruins of their nine-story apartment building, sleeping on the ground since arriving two nights ago.
    Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • An extreme heat watch will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening.
    Dorany Pineda, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
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“Crepuscule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepuscule. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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