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
Designed by London studio Interiors With Art, the aesthetic leans into understated Art Deco touches; sycamore wood panelling, Murano glass lighting, brushed gold accents, and a palette inspired by nearby Hyde Park in autumn.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
And to a greater extent than the surge in gas prices, the slower-moving food shock will be difficult to reverse quickly because the size of autumn harvests is determined by planting decisions made in the spring.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
The ultra-luxe ‘cruise train’ is designed to showcase the four seasons of Eastern Japan, operating from spring to autumn with winter itineraries available.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The incremental shifts in lengths lend well to the season’s irreverence, all while priming you for a fresh new look come autumn.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
And to a greater extent than the surge in gas prices, the slower-moving food shock will be difficult to reverse quickly because the size of autumn harvests is determined by planting decisions made in the spring.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
The ultra-luxe ‘cruise train’ is designed to showcase the four seasons of Eastern Japan, operating from spring to autumn with winter itineraries available.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The incremental shifts in lengths lend well to the season’s irreverence, all while priming you for a fresh new look come autumn.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
Noun
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While the Reuters/Ipsos survey found that 89% of Democrats believe Trump has become erratic with age, only 30% of Republicans say the same.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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His introduction came at age 10, when RAGBRAI, which is an acronym for the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, passed through his hometown of Oelwein (a town with a population of fewer than 6,000), filling yards with tents and strangers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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And like Inter Miami matches, the area around Freedom park and MIA will likely be congested from mid-afternoon through kickoff and then again late at night at the end of the match.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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But judging from all the people crowding into downtown on that unseasonably warm March afternoon, Livermore isn’t so hidden anymore.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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In the first half of the week, look low to the west-northwest about 30-45 minutes after sunset to see Venus and Jupiter drawing together in the twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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The twilight wound up benefitting the Red Sox in a big way a few minutes later.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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The Midwestern supper club ritual hasn’t changed, bringing guests together for long, unhurried evenings of dining and entertaining.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Don't assume your grass is dry by simply looking at it, especially in the morning or late evening.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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This is worsened by record temperatures and a record-low snowpack this winter season.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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