AUTUMN Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

autumn

noun

ˈȯ-təm

Definition of autumn

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 Exactly when to plant bulbs depends on the bulb variety and your actual growing location; however, that stretch between late summer and the beginning of autumn is too early to plant bulbs in most areas. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 In cool climates, sow fresh grass seed every autumn to fill in bare or patchy areas. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026 The shoot showcases the inaugural autumn collection of the new era, featuring Imaan Hammam, styled by Alex Carl and shot by Mark Kean. — Alice Cary, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026 In officially agreeing to join the Miami Heat on Sunday, Klay Thompson — one of the most accomplished shooters in NBA history — joins a long list of NBA stars who have chosen to spend the autumn of their careers in South Florida. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for autumn

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Influencers come in all races, ages, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, genders, and occupations.

— Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Her husband of nearly 58 years, businessman Carl Dean, died at age 82 on March 3, 2025.

— Deborah Wilker, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of age

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Rainfall will ramp up on the Big Island and Maui by Sunday afternoon, spreading to the other islands later Sunday night into Monday.

— Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
If the come-from-behind victory and the roar of more than 45,000 fans on Saturday afternoon were any indication, Anderson’s arrival could portend great things is Seattle for the rest of this season, and for many more to come.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of afternoon

Noun

But there have also been many mid-30s former All-Stars who couldn’t muster anything remotely close to greatness during their twilight tours with the Heat.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
All of that and more makes for an enticing season ahead, and a lot to wonder about, with the 2026 Chiefs … and their capacity to add more luster to Arrowhead’s legacy in its twilight years.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of twilight

Noun

California stands to experience its highest tide levels on record when this event peaks during the late fall through the winter.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Department of Homeland Security agents secretly recorded meetings held at churches, libraries, restaurants and schools across the Twin Cities during a surge in federal immigration enforcement last winter, according to government documents.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

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