AUTUMNS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

autumn

noun

ˈȯ-təm

Definition of autumn

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 There were city walks, passages of literature copied by hand, guqin music in a classical garden, an incense gathering at a waterside pavilion and a banquet beneath the autumn moon. — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 In many places, there were scars in the parts of tree rings that correspond with the dormant season—autumn through early spring—when thunderstorms rarely or never occur. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Heidi Klum is bringing the heat this autumn in a new poolside snap. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 On Thursday evening, the historic venue opened its doors to mark the start of its autumn program with a performance by the Berliner Philharmoniker. — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for autumn

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Noun

Of all the factors that can increase a person’s risk of breast cancer, age is among the most significant.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
The island’s permanent Art House invites guests—of all ages—to get creative on canvas or pottery with the guidance of its resident artist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of age

Noun

In another email later Wednesday afternoon, Lee said ABC News’ editors had reviewed the language and were standing by the piece.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Each afternoon, the staff pays homage to the hotel’s past with a military procession and cannon firing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of afternoon

Noun

Arizona led 2-1 in the third before the Padres went in front on Ty France's RBI groundout and Gavin Sheets' RBI double that center fielder Tim Tawa lost in the lights and twilight sky.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
And at twilight, New Orleans bandleader and composer Jon Batiste delivered a contagious tour-de-force of joy and struggle, careening from ragtime classics to contemporary numbers.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of twilight

Noun

Its minimalist aesthetic and discreet approach to luxury perfectly capture the growing desire for versatile bags that transition effortlessly from day to evening.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
But the administration blew past a Sunday evening deadline and ran two of the ads into the early hours of Monday, advertising data from AdImpact shows.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of evening

Noun

Perennials Many perennials offer colorful flowers during the growing season, but a select group creates both color and desirable food for birds in the winter.

— Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
An energy truce between Ukraine and Russia could help to alleviate the oil and gas crunch ahead of winter.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026

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