as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
from morn to eve the settlers toiled to eke a living from the harsh land
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Recent Examples of eve
On the eve of the wedding, Friday, June 19, the bride and groom hosted a rehearsal at the cliffside Valentino Cocktail & Champagne Bar, with appetizers, dancing and toasts to the couple.
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Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
The Chile international enjoyed one of his best performances for his country against Portugal in Lisbon on the eve of the ongoing World Cup.
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Stuart James,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Armenian investigators had issued six arrest warrants for members of Strong Armenia on the eve of polling day, accusing them of buying votes.
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Avet Demourian,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Traditionally, many Europeans gathered dew, herbs or leaves on Midsummer eve, which was reputed to ensure health, beauty and good fortune.
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Thomas A. Dubois,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
The Chile international enjoyed one of his best performances for his country against Portugal in Lisbon on the eve of the ongoing World Cup.
—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Armenian investigators had issued six arrest warrants for members of Strong Armenia on the eve of polling day, accusing them of buying votes.
—
Avet Demourian,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Traditionally, many Europeans gathered dew, herbs or leaves on Midsummer eve, which was reputed to ensure health, beauty and good fortune.
—
Thomas A. Dubois,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eve
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While Rosario’s error was the only mishap that came back to bite Schlittler, the club didn’t play the cleanest game throughout the night.
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Lionel Messi and Argentina will return to DFW on Saturday night for their final group stage match against Jordan.
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On Saturday evening, three Israeli strikes killed four people and wounded at least a dozen others.
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The twin-motor Cessna 421 carrying Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor crashed Friday evening near La Baule airport on the Atlantic coast, Mayor Franck Louvrier said in a statement.
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Avoid being outdoors at dawn and dusk.
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Honeysuckle The warm, heady, floral scent of honeysuckle, which is strongest at dusk, is instantly recognizable, and the romantically rambling vines and tubular blooms make the climbing varieties cottage-garden classics.
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The O-rings also glow in the dark, along with the reflective panels located on the cap, making the Pen-metheus easier to find and use after sunset.
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The day after Butler’s crash, the Tesla X account reposted a gushing comment from a Tesla fan who shared a pic of himself taking a photo of a sunset while driving.
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Darkness is now at a premium, with extended twilight lingering well into the night and returning early in the morning, but the moon is back in the evening sky.
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Neymar is also deep into the twilight of his career.
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“Eve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eve. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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