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
Rainy weather will develop in Maryland on Thursday afternoon and continue on and off through Friday morning.
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Steven Sosna, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
However, the highest chance for severe weather threats will be in the late afternoon and evening, according to Fox 59, when temperatures will approach the mid-60s.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
But before the cold arrives, the metro will likely extend its two-week stretch of above-average temperatures, with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 66 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Body camera footage played for jurors on the fourth day of the father’s Barrow County murder trial showed the tense moments when deputies arrived at the Grays’ home that afternoon.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Steven Sosna, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
However, the highest chance for severe weather threats will be in the late afternoon and evening, according to Fox 59, when temperatures will approach the mid-60s.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
But before the cold arrives, the metro will likely extend its two-week stretch of above-average temperatures, with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 66 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Body camera footage played for jurors on the fourth day of the father’s Barrow County murder trial showed the tense moments when deputies arrived at the Grays’ home that afternoon.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afternoon
Noun
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Carrie Braun, public affairs director at the Sheriff’s Department, said that as of Saturday evening, the suspect hadn’t completed the booking process and that his name is expected to be released Sunday.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The clock started on the evening of January 31st, a Saturday, when Guthrie took an Uber to the home of her daughter Annie, who lives nearby, for dinner and a game night.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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For families This family-friendly resort offers a Kids For All Seasons program, family movie nights, kite-making activity, and more—plus complimentary kids’ menu meals for children ages five and under.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sensory-inclusive shows offer accommodations for a neurodivergent audience of all ages.—
Alyssa Ramos,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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Hardy cyclamen is a perennial, which blooms in late summer to autumn with the leaves remaining evergreen throughout the winter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Plant at the Right Time Bulbs are usually planted in autumn, sometime between September and November, depending on your USDA Hardiness Zone.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Thompson is in the twilight of his career and is still one of the deadliest shooters in the NBA.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The hour of twilight grew denser.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Afternoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afternoon. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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