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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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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

evening

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verb

present participle of even

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Recent Examples of evening
Noun
Top trends: Rich, dark brown tones, the resurgence of tweed and tartan fabrics, versatile tailoring from boxy and relaxed to sharp and sculptural silhouettes, diverse trouser styles ranging from pencil slim to wide and fluid, bold statement outerwear, and elevated evening and occasion wear. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 The Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee is holding interviews Tuesday evening to determine who will fill the senate seat left vacant by new County Executive Kathy Klausmeier. Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Evening procession: The Feast closes with an procession following the 8 p.m. Mass on Aug. 15. Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017 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
Noun
  • Three juveniles were arrested in connection with an armed carjacking in New Haven on Monday afternoon, leading to a police pursuit that ended in a crash off of Interstate 91.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Shearer concluded her Instagram Stories on Monday afternoon by including an image of her feet on the hospital bed.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • General manager Chris Drury made a big play adding Miller on Friday night, but this is still a team sitting 5 points away from a playoff spot with 31 games to go, and the 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins demonstrated Drury’s work is likely far from over in this season of change.
    Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
  • The trio sat together at the event held at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills as Markle and Washington were both tribute chairs on the night.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • What’s the best way to navigate a black-tie dress code?
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The event’s black-tie, Black-designer dress code perfectly aligned with the organization’s mission, while also spotlighting Black designers.
    Essence, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • In the clubhouse, smoothing the path for Shohei Ohtani.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Powered by nourishing shea butter and jojoba oil, this silicone-free formula hydrates, softens, and enhances shine while smoothing unruly hair.
    Erin Parker, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For business leaders, this shift demands a reevaluation of digital strategies and advertising, with a focus on balancing growth with consumer well-being and identifying sustainable channels for the future.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The average age of the Broadway theatergoer last season was 42.1 years old, up from 40.4 years in the previous year.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
  • What was the best part about success at an early age?
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • View of the central business district skyline at sunset in Beijing, China.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Start looking about 30 minutes after sunset, scanning two fist-widths at arm's length directly below Venus.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The traditional white-tie dinner and dance, held Dec. 28, remains one of the most prestigious stages for the young scions of worldwide cultural and political leaders.
    Kristen Tauer, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The Swan Ball, Nashville's grandest white-tie gala, returned for its 62nd year on Saturday, June 1, with a garden party theme at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.
    LaRawn Scaife Rhea, The Tennessean, 2 June 2024

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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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