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
Fort Lauderdale police announced the arrest of Don Janea Smith on Friday afternoon.
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Larry Seward,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The investigation remained active Thursday afternoon, and no arrests had been made.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Between drafty airports, chilly offices, and afternoon temperature spikes, layers are a serious nonnegotiable.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
On a February afternoon, McAdams stood in front of a historic landmark in Quakertown Park, reflecting on what has — and hasn’t — been acknowledged.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for afternoon
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The investigation remained active Thursday afternoon, and no arrests had been made.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Between drafty airports, chilly offices, and afternoon temperature spikes, layers are a serious nonnegotiable.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
On a February afternoon, McAdams stood in front of a historic landmark in Quakertown Park, reflecting on what has — and hasn’t — been acknowledged.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for afternoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afternoon
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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.
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An extreme heat watch will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening.
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At age 34, this very well could be the final World Cup for the 2014 Golden Boot winner at the competition.
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Their age wasn't immediately known.
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In the Sierra — including Lake Tahoe — temps in the 30s will feel like a brief foray with autumn.
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That lingering fog helps stretch ripening well into autumn.
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In the twilight of the twentieth century, with the shadows of history all around, Ligeti cleared the stage for an infinite musical future.
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Any impacts will be subtle but visually noticeable, especially around peak twilight hours.
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“Afternoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afternoon. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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