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
These were bright, clear autumn days and the water was low.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Unlike previous seasons, there will be two international breaks in the autumn, the first lasting three weeks.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Summer just began this week, but NBC is looking ahead to autumn.
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Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
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
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Unlike previous seasons, there will be two international breaks in the autumn, the first lasting three weeks.
—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Summer just began this week, but NBC is looking ahead to autumn.
—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
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
See All Example Sentences for autumn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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Perfect for children ages 3-5, the event starts by reading Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert.
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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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In the twilight of the twentieth century, with the shadows of history all around, Ligeti cleared the stage for an infinite musical future.
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Any impacts will be subtle but visually noticeable, especially around peak twilight hours.
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Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
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An extreme heat watch will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening.
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Last winter was the second-warmest on record, according to the city’s ordinance, with record low snowpack almost everywhere.
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As Norway has advanced in the World Cup, the atmosphere has grown more frenzied in the country than even during a summer or winter Olympics, Tufte said.
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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