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
Summer just began this week, but NBC is looking ahead to autumn.
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Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
As summer lingers into autumn, the flower heads take on pink tones as the foliage turns a brilliant wine-red.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Preorders for the Slate truck are going live today, with production scheduled to begin in autumn 2026.
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Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
Returning to play at their Camp Nou stadium last autumn, after 18 months playing at Montjuic during reconstruction work, has also been a boost to the club’s revenues.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for autumn
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
As summer lingers into autumn, the flower heads take on pink tones as the foliage turns a brilliant wine-red.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Preorders for the Slate truck are going live today, with production scheduled to begin in autumn 2026.
—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
Returning to play at their Camp Nou stadium last autumn, after 18 months playing at Montjuic during reconstruction work, has also been a boost to the club’s revenues.
—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
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At age 34, this very well could be the final World Cup for the 2014 Golden Boot winner at the competition.
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Their age wasn't immediately known.
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Dehydration’s no joke, and afternoon lightning can appear out of nowhere.
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On a recent humid Sunday afternoon, the score was 16-16 going into the final inning.
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During totality, daylight fades into twilight, temperatures drop, bright planets appear, and the sun’s delicate outer atmosphere — the corona — becomes visible to the naked eye.
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And which league would best suit the now 34-year-old in the twilight of his career?
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The Cubs kept the game plan fairly simple for Peterson in his debut following a whirlwind couple of days after learning he had been traded Wednesday evening.
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An American Airlines flight headed to Bermuda aborted its takeoff in Miami Saturday evening after a business jet entered the same runway, getting as close as a third of a mile apart at one point.
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State leaders recently created a task force to examine the growing threat, particularly after a winter with low snowfall and continuing drought conditions in many mountain communities.
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As all sides brace for a labor fight this winter, the solution remains uncertain.
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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