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
By the autumn of 1967, POP was closed – ostensibly for repairs but in fact for good.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
In autumn, the foliage will start to brown and die back naturally.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Owner Rosario always has a bottle that surprises, especially in autumn when mushroom season makes Etna feel a bit like Piedmont.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
While the former Carlisle United academy product, who moved to the club in 2020, had two years remaining on his deal, signed in the autumn of 2023, with a club option for a further 12 months, his salary was more in keeping with that of a squad player than a prized asset.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 3 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
In autumn, the foliage will start to brown and die back naturally.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Owner Rosario always has a bottle that surprises, especially in autumn when mushroom season makes Etna feel a bit like Piedmont.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
While the former Carlisle United academy product, who moved to the club in 2020, had two years remaining on his deal, signed in the autumn of 2023, with a club option for a further 12 months, his salary was more in keeping with that of a squad player than a prized asset.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
Noun
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Also, the age range of the participants in the study was limited by the data source.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Each paying adult can bring in two children under the age of 12 for free.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Ambush began with a brush fire Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said firefighters first responded to an early afternoon report of a brushfire at Canfield Mountain, a popular hiking and biking area near the outskirts of town.—
Rebecca Boone,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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Norris said law enforcement received a 911 call Sunday afternoon about a brush fire and were notified a short time later that firefighters were taking gunfire.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Noun
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How to view planet alignment 2025 Planet parades must be observed during twilight between dawn and sunset so a glowing sky does not obscure the view.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Amidst the urban twilight, two friends take photos at one of the last New York City phone booths when the phone begins to ring.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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Both Explorer’s Lounge and the Pinnacle Bar are on the quieter side, while Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard have live music and a more energetic vibe, particularly later in the evening.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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As of Monday evening, the fire crew effectively contained 65% of the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Despite its latitude, winters are milder than expected, averaging 39°F (4°C) from December to February.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In late winter to early spring, carpenter ants swarm to mate and start new colonies.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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