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
Noun
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Head to Bayzo’s Pub on the lower level of The Mansion for an English tavern vibe, family-friendly pub fare, and live music some nights during the summer season.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Deep River Ice will serve Italian ice and gourmet hard scooped ice cream on select nights.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Noun
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On a coastal island near Tampa Bay, this 2017 contemporary Mediterranean features an observation terrace that looks out to palms, a canal, and Gulf sunsets.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
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The region's perfect summer weather, with mild temperatures and late sunsets, allows for extensive play, attracting nearly 2 million annual visitors, with 15-20% being golfers from across the US, particularly from hotter states.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The easygoing hotel centers on the pool, where bands perform some evenings, and people gather around fire pits with margaritas and beers.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Get this Barefoot Dreams cardigan to upgrade your cozy layer game for those breezy summer evenings.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2026
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“Crepuscules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepuscules. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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