crepuscule

noun

kri-ˈpə-(ˌ)skyül How to pronounce crepuscule (audio)
variants or crepuscle
Definition of crepusculenext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crepuscule
  1. twilight
  2. dusk
  3. sunset
  4. night
  5. evening
Noun
  • The short summer nights (and this week’s first quarter moon) may make faint aurora harder to see, with lingering twilight reducing the contrast required to spot a glow low on the northern horizon.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • In the twilight of their lives, the Harlemite partners in crime are now more self-critical than ever before.
    — Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Definition of twilight
Noun
  • What’s Next In The Night Sky Over the next four weeks, the moon continues to wax, culminating in the rise — during dusk — of the full Buck Moon on July 29.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • This ring, traversing the sky for hours after dusk and before dawn, would outshine every star and planet, and be visible from every spot on Earth.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of dusk
Noun
  • When And Where To Look The sight of a crescent moon and Venus will be on display low in the west, as seen from mid-north latitudes, from about 45 minutes after sunset for about an hour.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • For a perfect Meredith day, kayak to nearby Stonedam Island and back, then go for a sunset dinner cruise on the historic M/S Mount Washington.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of sunset
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  • The card also features an IBF lightweight title defense between Raymond Muratalla and Robson Conceicao, promising an exciting night.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Forward Jason Robertson has signed a one-year, $12 million contract to remain with the Dallas Stars, the team announced Tuesday night.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of night
Noun
  • After letting go of the minor, Schmidt yelled at both his parents and Pambianchi for the remainder of the evening, aggressively getting into Pambianchi's face multiple times.
    — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
  • The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of evening
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“Crepuscule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepuscule. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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