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
Viewership was up nearly 1,000% compared to the network’s typical Sunday afternoon ratings.
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
But then, just before their rehearsal was supposed to start that afternoon, a series of limos and cars began arriving at the cabin.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs play host to the Baltimore Ravens to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday in a late-afternoon clash.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, said in a video update Wednesday afternoon that the two systems were within 750 to 800 miles of each other.
—Alex Harris
updated September 24, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
But then, just before their rehearsal was supposed to start that afternoon, a series of limos and cars began arriving at the cabin.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs play host to the Baltimore Ravens to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday in a late-afternoon clash.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, said in a video update Wednesday afternoon that the two systems were within 750 to 800 miles of each other.
—Alex Harris
updated September 24, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afternoon
Noun
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Authorities said during an evening briefing that two additional bodies were recovered at the church, adding to an earlier death toll of two.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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About 100 people gathered for a prayer service Sunday evening at The River Church in Grand Blanc, a nondenominational Christian church about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The typical Gen Xer began saving for retirement at age 30, half a decade later than millennials, according to research by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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After graduating from college, Pendleton began her career as a cartographic engineer, designing and modifying maps at the dawn of the computer age.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The crisp autumn air is finally starting to settle in at higher altitudes around the United States, which means the dazzling display of fall foliage isn't far behind.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Heat and drought are bad combinations for trees, putting stress that could mute autumn colors.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, during winter, staff are mostly in darkness and experience only an hour or two of twilight each day.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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The mall fills up with crappy weed shops and keychain hawkers; underfunding means the maintenance slips; eventually, maybe, there’s a bankruptcy, followed by a long twilight as an eyesore.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Afternoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afternoon. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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