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
The period between summer and early autumn experiences peak demand because people schedule their vacations and lake excursions and university academic periods.
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Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Grab this versatile gray option or score the set in 10 additional colors to coordinate with the rest of your autumn outfit rotation.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026
Plant at the Right Time Bulbs are usually planted in autumn, sometime between September and November, depending on your USDA Hardiness Zone.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
That autumn red felt good, but dark was better, because everybody left except for Shawn, the night nurse.
—Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
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Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Grab this versatile gray option or score the set in 10 additional colors to coordinate with the rest of your autumn outfit rotation.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026
Plant at the Right Time Bulbs are usually planted in autumn, sometime between September and November, depending on your USDA Hardiness Zone.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
That autumn red felt good, but dark was better, because everybody left except for Shawn, the night nurse.
—Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
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The country’s relatively high draft age and the exemption of the youngest draftees from the frontlines means the average age of a Ukrainian soldier is about 43 years, significantly older than in many western countries.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Plus, taking out funds before age 59½ could trigger a 10% penalty, with some exceptions, said Collado, who is also a certified public accountant and a member of CNBC's Financial Advisor Council.—
Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pedro Pizarro, chief executive of Edison International, told Wall Street analysts during an afternoon conference call that the company was cooperating with the district attorney’s office.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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London — London Fashion Week was given a royal christening of sorts on Thursday afternoon when King Charles sat front row on a gold cushion at British Nigerian designer Tolu Coker’s Fall-Winter 2026 show.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Be ready just after sunset, when the planets near the horizon will be briefly visible in the fading twilight.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Binoculars alone should handle Uranus and help with Mercury and Venus in the twilight.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Come evening, the space becomes an elegant bar, pouring a shortlist of signature cocktails inspired by the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Crews located five additional victims that evening, but worsening weather and avalanche conditions forced them to pause recovery operations.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Here, interior designers share how to use lighting to beat mid-winter blues, which can be as simple as switching out a light bulb.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Boston was running nearly 7 degrees Fahrenheit below average for February last week, and the city was on pace for its coldest winter in more than a decade.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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