evening 1 of 3

noun

ˈēv-niŋ How to pronounce evening (audio)
Definition of eveningnext
1
as in afternoon
a later period of one's life now in the evening of their lives, the married couple are ready to hand the family business over to the next generation

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2
as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness in the evening a reddish glow often appears on the mountaintops

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evening

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adjective

as in black-tie

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evening

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verb

present participle of even
1
as in smoothing
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake

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2
as in balancing
to make equal in amount, degree, or status the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure

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Recent Examples of evening
Noun
Mandatory evacuations were also issued Sunday evening along the Rio Grande in South Fork, Del Norte and Monte Vista, Colorado. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026 That compensatory response suggests a regulated biological need, rather than a spider simply deciding to spend the evening patiently waiting for dawn to break. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Adjective
The best times are evening or early morning, when the wasps aren’t active. — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks. — Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017 See All Example Sentences for evening
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evening
  1. afternoon
  2. night
  3. black-tie
  4. smoothing
  5. balancing
  6. age
  7. sunset
  8. white-tie
Noun
  • As of Sunday afternoon, 45 people were listed as missing, according to the acting head of the regional military administration, Mykhailo Semikin.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Sunday in the Philadelphia region starts with some clouds before afternoon sunshine returns, with highs reaching the low 60s.
    — Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of afternoon
Noun
  • Russia's defense ministry said Sunday that its forces destroyed 142 Ukrainian drones during the night.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Evgeni Malkin had two assists and Arturs Silovs stopped 20 shots for the Penguins, who broke a four-game skid Saturday night against the Kings in the opener of their California trip.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of night
Adjective
  • Georgia May Jagger is the new face of Mackage, in a holiday campaign that features black-tie underpinnings beneath Mackage outerwear.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In Washington, Zampolli, who had just been fired from the Administration, was hosting an after-party for a black-tie dinner at his Dupont Circle town house.
    — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of black-tie
Verb
  • The 2026 Best of Beauty-winning formula uses the brand’s 3D Lip Complex, which blends bidens pilosa extract—known for its anti-inflammatory properties and smoothing effect—with cotton seed and linseed oil to help even texture and soften the skin.
    — Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026
  • It’s made with Bioheal’s signature Probioderm complex, the same fine-line-smoothing ingredient that landed the brand’s eye cream on Vogue’s list of the best Korean formulas.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of smoothing
Verb
  • Inside, Devarana offers a 60-minute traditional Thai oil massage followed by 30 minutes of singing bowl sound healing, combining halotherapy and chakra balancing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Moon’s opposition to Saturn highlights the strain of balancing public expectations with private obligations.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of balancing
Noun
  • Less than 15 minutes away by car is Pernod Ricard’s Chuan distillery, which opened in 2021 and ages its malt whisky in American bourbon, Spanish sherry, and Chinese oak casks for a unique Chinese spin; book a tour at the hotel front desk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • While the youngest retiring age, 62, could receive up to $2,969 per month, a recipient who waited until 70 years old could receive up to $5,181 per month, according to the Social Security Administration.
    — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of age
Noun
  • The outdoor seating area looks out to the mesa top, which is absolutely lovely to watch light up in red and gold at sunset.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Light Up Dunwoody Join in a festive afternoon at Light Up Dunwoody featuring photos with Santa, youth dance and musical performances, food and drinks, games and giveaways, creative crafts, and a tree and menorah lighting just after sunset.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of sunset
Adjective
  • Kate lit up the room in a sunshine yellow gown for the white-tie soirée.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The bagpipes are skirling, the accordion swelling, and 200 people are executing dances of genuine technical difficulty, all in white-tie, tartan, and, crucially, flat shoes.
    — Katherine Pangonis, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of white-tie

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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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