as in age
a later period of one's life
with autumn came a mellowness of spirit that she had never shown before
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Recent Examples of autumn
Fans of Wes Anderson will appreciate this for vibes alone, from the sweet Cat Stevens soundtrack to the autumn in New York color palette.
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the first autumn frost.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
For example, an uguisu (a nightingale, or bush warbler) sings in spring, asagao (morning glories) bloom in summer, a full moon is most beautiful in autumn, and the wind turns cold in winter.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
The moon landing leaves a deep impact Asked in the autumn of 1969 to name the most outstanding thing to happen anywhere in the world that year, 49% of Americans mentioned the moon landing.
—Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the first autumn frost.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
For example, an uguisu (a nightingale, or bush warbler) sings in spring, asagao (morning glories) bloom in summer, a full moon is most beautiful in autumn, and the wind turns cold in winter.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
The moon landing leaves a deep impact Asked in the autumn of 1969 to name the most outstanding thing to happen anywhere in the world that year, 49% of Americans mentioned the moon landing.
—Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
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So Mom clears them out, taking them to a nearby nature preserve and natural-history museum, where the sharp-eyed Sasha notices the teen-age Jeremy stealing a souvenir keychain from a rotating rack.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Your Cardiovascular Health Can Improve Quickly Arteries naturally stiffen with age, which can raise your risk of heart attack and stroke.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2026
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At his first court appearance Thursday afternoon, Fiapoto pleaded not guilty and insisted on a fast preliminary hearing, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mac Wilkins stepped into the discus ring that afternoon in a state of bewilderment.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The car was believed to be traveling northeast toward the Evergreen Parkway exit of Interstate 70 at about twilight on March 14.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Capitals, despite the disappointment of 2025-26, have successfully bridged Ovechkin’s twilight with their next organizational phase, staying competitive during his record chase and positioning themselves to be relevant in the short- and medium-term, regardless of his decision.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nichols was ready to share with jurors his theory of what happened to Kim Langwell the evening she was murdered.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The four Artemis 2 astronauts splashed down off the coast of San Diego this evening (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records, caught the attention of the world and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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That winter, the North Vietnamese had launched a major offensive.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Summit County, Colorado, as a whole, is taking a closer look at wildfire risk as a dry winter raises concerns about what the months ahead could bring.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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