variants
or crepuscles
as in dusks
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
from the deck of our sloop we watched as the island slowly faded from sight in the golden crepuscule of a beautiful Caribbean day
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Noun
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Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026 -
But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Family-friendly amenities include a lagoon-style pool, Camp Ridley kids club, outdoor movies, and beachside s'mores nights for unforgettable seaside memories.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Check out this list of some of the best casual summer dresses for all of your busy summer days and nights.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Savvy visitors often prefer to stay along beguiling Atlantic Seaboard neighborhoods like Bantry Bay and Clifton for their stunning water views and endless sunsets, or in the lively Gardens or Seapoint areas with their hip cafés and boutiques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Earth’s atmosphere scatters shorter blue wavelengths more efficiently, allowing warmer red and orange tones to dominate — the same effect that produces vivid sunsets.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Quince's cotton cashmere cardigan is ideal for chilly plane cabins and brisk evenings, and can easily be tied around your shoulders when the weather warms up.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The effort requires an all-hands-on-deck effort, Suleyman told me, referencing his daily chats with CEO Satya Nadella in the early mornings and evenings.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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“Crepuscules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepuscules. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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