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
Tangy spring rhubarb, juicy summer plums and tart autumn apples complement it especially well.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
If your area experiences cold winters, bring them indoors in autumn, either emptied of their annuals, cleaned and stored, or still housing tropicals, evergreens or herbs, and treat them as houseplants over winter.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In autumn, leaves and litter clog the storm drains; even a light shower can turn her block into a bathtub.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Dogwoods are deciduous with some of the most spectacular red fall color leaves in autumn.
—Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
If your area experiences cold winters, bring them indoors in autumn, either emptied of their annuals, cleaned and stored, or still housing tropicals, evergreens or herbs, and treat them as houseplants over winter.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In autumn, leaves and litter clog the storm drains; even a light shower can turn her block into a bathtub.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Dogwoods are deciduous with some of the most spectacular red fall color leaves in autumn.
—Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for autumn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
Noun
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So Mom clears them out, taking them to a nearby nature preserve and natural-history museum, where the sharp-eyed Sasha notices the teen-age Jeremy stealing a souvenir keychain from a rotating rack.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Your Cardiovascular Health Can Improve Quickly Arteries naturally stiffen with age, which can raise your risk of heart attack and stroke.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By mid to late afternoon, the bathhouse starts to get busy, especially with people coming off the trails or the course.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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The fresh lemons add a citrus taste that bakes with a tangy buttermilk for a light and bright cake ideal for an afternoon of sunning and socializing.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The car was believed to be traveling northeast toward the Evergreen Parkway exit of Interstate 70 at about twilight on March 14.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Capitals, despite the disappointment of 2025-26, have successfully bridged Ovechkin’s twilight with their next organizational phase, staying competitive during his record chase and positioning themselves to be relevant in the short- and medium-term, regardless of his decision.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nichols was ready to share with jurors his theory of what happened to Kim Langwell the evening she was murdered.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The four Artemis 2 astronauts splashed down off the coast of San Diego this evening (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records, caught the attention of the world and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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That winter, the North Vietnamese had launched a major offensive.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Summit County, Colorado, as a whole, is taking a closer look at wildfire risk as a dry winter raises concerns about what the months ahead could bring.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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