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
Alexander-Arnold felt like England’s long-term right-back in those matches last autumn under Carsley but has only made one appearance for Tuchel, from the bench against Andorra.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Cinnamon spice is often used in autumn and winter favorites, such as pumpkin lattes, mulled wine and swirl buns.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Our tank tops and shorts are officially in hibernation, replaced by cozy sweaters, fall dresses, leggings, matching sets, and more autumn-ready essentials.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Retro argyle Heritage patterns are clearly having a big moment among autumn’s fashion trends, and argyle is the most playful of them all.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Cinnamon spice is often used in autumn and winter favorites, such as pumpkin lattes, mulled wine and swirl buns.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Our tank tops and shorts are officially in hibernation, replaced by cozy sweaters, fall dresses, leggings, matching sets, and more autumn-ready essentials.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Retro argyle Heritage patterns are clearly having a big moment among autumn’s fashion trends, and argyle is the most playful of them all.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
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But Takaichi gave up her beloved Kawasaki Z400GP motorcycle after becoming a lawmaker in 1993 at age 32, reportedly to avoid accidents that could hinder her work.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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He was thrilled when, at age 12, his parents bought a Baldwin grand piano secondhand from the University of Central Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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Williams — joined by family members, current and past KU coaches, players and support staff — on Tuesday afternoon cut the ribbon on the room that bears his name.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the afternoon, the reenactors staged the Battle of Bunker Hill all over again, for the Sunday crowd.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the black-and-white shot Earth is hanging in the pearly glow of the Martian twilight, the hilly horizon silhouetted at the bottom.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
9 Oct. 2025
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But many attendees simply want to capture the fruits of Yamamoto’s twilight years before his eventual retirement, which is sure to leave a gaping void in fashion.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The innovative lineup features purses with knotted rope details, a bag shaped like a sailor collar and a laptop bag with magnetic closures that transforms into a pouch for evening.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 50 people gathered Sunday evening to celebrate the life and upcoming birthday of Keiairra Travis after a hit-and-run killed her early Saturday morning.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and the same botanical oil blend as Weleda’s iconic Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream, this milky mist refreshes thirsty skin during both dry winter days and long afternoons spent in stale office air.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Ideal for an extra bed layer on winter nights, or for lounging on the couch, choose from 32 colors and nine sizes to find your perfect fit.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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