variants
or crepuscles
as in twilights
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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The Jahanara chandelier sandal, along with two slingback versions and an embroidered pump, were inspired by Indian palaces and golden sunsets.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025 -
In Jamaica, that spirit is everywhere, from the reggae rhythms to nightly sunsets that stop you in your tracks.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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On Saturday nights, when the Jewish Sabbath ends, Elia chants the zemirot, the traditional table hymns.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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We’re thrilled to have both Sommore and Jay Pharoah headlining two nights at the Anthem this year.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Crepuscules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepuscules. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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