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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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as in black-tie
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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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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
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
But later this year, most likely sometime in the fall, the Stand team plans to add an evening component, transforming the lunch spot into an evening izakaya.
—Connie Ogle
may 30, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017
Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.
—Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017
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Noun
Veteran lefty Danny Coulombe became the third and final Red Sox reliever of the evening, following righties Tyron Guerrero and Justin Slaten.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
But later this year, most likely sometime in the fall, the Stand team plans to add an evening component, transforming the lunch spot into an evening izakaya.
—Connie Ogle
may 30, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evening
Noun
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The 79-year-old man was found Tuesday afternoon after officers responded to a home in Pāhoa, Lewis said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Shading plants from the hot afternoon sun can be an option in areas prone to high heat.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The comparison is not of the apples-to-apples variety, because a late-night host’s last program is bound to win a large audience, just as a repeat aired on a Friday night is not.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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Add sandals for a beach day and heels for a night of ocean-side spritzes.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Longoria’s bow slingback moment came one day before the Global Gift Gala Cannes, the black-tie charity dinner where she is listed as an honorary chair.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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John Travolta ditched basic black-tie rules.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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In addition to hydrating hair and combating dryness, this mask is fantastic for smoothing frizz and making hair more manageable.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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As its name suggests, Naturium’s Retinol Complex Serum contains line-smoothing retinol, plumping vitamin E, and firming bakuchiol.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Each category is designed around different performance characteristics, balancing factors such as charging speed, energy density, lifespan, and thermal stability.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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These measures demonstrate a commitment to balancing development with respect for heritage.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Notably, there was a 1% increase in students aged 18 to 24 — the shrinking, traditional college-going age.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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In Space This Week in Space covers the new space age.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Pink Bar, the resort’s beachside cocktail spot, shifts the tempo at sunset.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Many of the Acts the Department administers have sunset provisions, which provide opportunities for the Department to work closely with our licensed professions and industries to make technical changes and language modernizations.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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After a white-tie dinner at The White House on Tuesday, King Charles and Queen Camilla headed north to New York City on Wednesday to visit the 9/11 Memorial, the New York Public Library, and other sites, before hitting the King’s Trust Global Gala.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, the royal couple were greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for the white-tie event in the East Room – here's a look at all the details.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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