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 But in a more personal sense, autumn evokes a nostalgia for back to school shopping and styling outfits as if the hallways were a catwalk. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 This make-ahead, naturally gluten-free dessert is an autumn favorite in Puerto Rico. — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026 Start prepping your home for autumn with cozy and seasonal finds from Pottery Barn’s expansive sale section. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 The British superstar addressed the elephant in the room during a Q&A session intended to be about the autumn/winter launch of his clothing line, Hopeium, on Thursday night. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for autumn

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Noun

Estimates suggest that around 20% of US adults show disc degeneration by age 65.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Getty Images As if this summer hadn’t been transformational enough for Manchester City, now the club is entering the post-Rodri age.

— Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of age

Noun

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

Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Like everyone in Colorado, officials at Vail Resorts are hoping for a snowy winter with lots of powder for skiers and snowboarders.

— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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