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
Season 5 of Stranger Things takes place in the autumn of 1987 and is billed as the lead-up to one final battle.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
The iconic waterfalls have breathtaking views framed by vibrant autumn colors.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Keep azaleas healthy in autumn by watering them once a week until the temperatures cool off.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet one autumn afternoon in 1876, an experiment in Massachusetts changed that forever.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
The iconic waterfalls have breathtaking views framed by vibrant autumn colors.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Keep azaleas healthy in autumn by watering them once a week until the temperatures cool off.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet one autumn afternoon in 1876, an experiment in Massachusetts changed that forever.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
Noun
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The 95-year-old Aldrin is alive, but his wife, Anca Faur, died Tuesday at age 66.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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About 1 in 31 children in the US was diagnosed with autism by age 8 in 2022, according to a report published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published in April.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cabrales-Arzola ordered a ride-hailing service just 35 minutes after entering the apartment, but neither of the women left until Pearce carried them out the following afternoon and dropped them off at different hospitals.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Lori Harvey is a longtime proponent of the humble black flip-flop, and on Tuesday afternoon, for a Pilates class and post-workout lunch, the model opted for a unique take on the silhouette.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Told in gentle, bedtime-friendly verse, this magical tale follows two siblings who sneak out into the twilight to attend a most unusual dance performance.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Behold the golden-orange horizon over Kitt Peak National Observatory, a fiery twilight moment where day bows out and the stars prepare their grand entrance.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even the stories that take place on Earth feel as cozy and immersive as a quiet winter’s evening.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Weekend games always draw better, and the Penguins are aided by this Sunday afternoon’s game against the Los Angeles Kings taking place on a day when the Steelers play in the evening.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Its lightweight and ultra-soft feel is perfect for layering underneath lightweight jackets and winter coats for breathable warmth.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Other high-end finds include platform Ugg boots that can literally elevate your winter wardrobe, plus a Bissell vacuum that sucks up debris and washes floors clean.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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