variants or crepuscle
as in twilight
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
  • But not just because of its stunning cast: set in the twilight of the Gilded Age, when a murder strikes the estate of an eccentric and failing tycoon, that era’s biggest celebrities make an appearance as well.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 May 2025
  • For some inside the Capitol, Kehoe’s involvement in the twilight of the legislative session poses a big test of the new governor’s political clout after spending years as a prominent Jefferson City businessman.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The foundation's sunset date has been moved up to 2045.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • The oceanfront bar not only has fantastic sea and sunset views, but is also a great viewing spot to see the stars.
    Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • The Friday night menu features a choice from two main courses and dessert, packed and ready to go.
    Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
  • In addition to planning for the right time, catching a view of the galaxy — and its shimmering band of stars stretched across the night sky – may require a bit of strategy.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • That striking setting is first seen at dusk in a sequence whose fusion of poetry, tradition, kinship and omen sets the mood for what follows, as does the plangent lyricism of the (uncredited) score’s oud.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
  • The post included photos of the actress stepping into a turquoise ocean and looking off into the sunset, as well as glimpses of Theroux, first walking down a garden pathway at dusk and then spending time in a hot tub.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 May 2025
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“Crepuscule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepuscule. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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