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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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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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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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
Held Friday evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, the event honored over a dozen artists whose work has helped to expand representation, deepen storytelling and bring visibility to a wide range of LGBTQ+ experiences.
—Lilly Workneh, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
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
As of Sunday evening, the fire crew succeeded in containing 96% of this wildfire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
Held Friday evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, the event honored over a dozen artists whose work has helped to expand representation, deepen storytelling and bring visibility to a wide range of LGBTQ+ experiences.
—Lilly Workneh, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evening
Noun
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Multiple agencies worked together to scour the area for survivors Sunday afternoon and evening.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The afternoon was a success—even if Naomi Klein herself never showed.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Insider provided flights from New York City to Denver and two nights of accommodation so Ars could attend its StreamTV Show.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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Those looking to become sober can text an AA volunteer any time day or night and receive support from a member of the AA team of recovering alcoholics.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, King’s status as a last-minute guest was evident in her clothes, the journalist's green sweatsuit standing out among the black-tie attire.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Imagine if Biden hosted a black-tie gala for the top 220 investors of his coin for a total take of $148 million.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
Verb
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In the clubhouse, smoothing the path for Shohei Ohtani.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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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
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Lawmakers at the Capitol have said they are focused on how to lower utility costs for customers, while balancing the state’s climate goals, and have questioned why the Public Utilities Commission approved a series of rate increases for PG&E last year.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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From patiently listening to her daughter practice, balancing honest critique with encouragement, to opening up the world of Hindustani Classical Music for her, Devika’s mother instilled not just a love for song, but a commitment to excellence.—
Mandeep Rai,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Both found fame in the music industry at a young age, and had to endure their own pressures that came with fame.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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At age 10, he was accepted into an art school in Moscow — indication of his talents.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Scenic walkways and jetties invite leisurely sunset strolls.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Our days there tended to revolve around wandering the Sequoia National Forest’s many mountain paths, the Cannell Meadow Trail being a favorite; lounging in the hot springs along the river; and taking in the sunset from Kern River Brewing Co., a restaurant with sweeping views of the valley.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Compared to white-tie events like the Nobel Prize ceremony or a state banquet, Cannes’ black-tie requirement is relatively flexible.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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The courtship spilled into public view in October, at the Al Smith dinner, an annual white-tie fund-raiser for Catholic charities.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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