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
Kids’ story time and art-making sessions run throughout the afternoon, while a Juneteenth Soundstage brings Go-Go music and line dancing into the museum space.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
As of early Thursday afternoon, Amtrak passenger service through Penn Station had resumed with delays.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The Max Road fire, which began Sunday in the Everglades southwest of Miramar and Pembroke Pines, was 100% contained by Wednesday afternoon.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
As of Friday afternoon, discussions about a rescue of the troubled budget carrier were ongoing.
—Jay Blackman, NBC news, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for afternoon
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
As of early Thursday afternoon, Amtrak passenger service through Penn Station had resumed with delays.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The Max Road fire, which began Sunday in the Everglades southwest of Miramar and Pembroke Pines, was 100% contained by Wednesday afternoon.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
As of Friday afternoon, discussions about a rescue of the troubled budget carrier were ongoing.
—Jay Blackman, NBC news, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for afternoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afternoon
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The couple rented out Sloomoo Institute, an immersive slime experience, in New York City on Wednesday evening, May 13, to celebrate their son turning 4 alongside close family and friends.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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That ended the starter’s latest erratic evening.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Suarez, the van occupant and two additional pedestrians, ages 44 and 36, were listed in stable condition.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The film explores themes of power and coming of age in a corrupt society, with campus culture wars and climate grief at its center.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Featuring a slim silhouette, swallowtail toe and heel-wrapping outsole, the sneaker was made in the heart of Montebelluna’s footwear district in Italy and was first introduced in the autumn/winter 2026 lookbook.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The autumn will feature a unique celebration featuring top high school athletes from across the country, pairing students with mentors from various industries to inspire their skills and competition.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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When To See Jupiter Join The Sky Show The crescent moon’s journey through the twilight sky continues over the following evenings.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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James could set a precedent of star players spending their twilight years in glamor markets on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Afternoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afternoon. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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