as in nights
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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Recent Examples of evenings
Kravitz carried over a few timeless staples from the winter, like her long black coat—the perfect topper for dewy mornings and chilly evenings.
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Ana Serrano, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
In the evenings, his wife’s mother and father, who also fled Tehran, visit.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Then in the evenings, reserve a table for headline performers Wide Awake, a U2 tribute band, on March 15 and Celtic Mayhem on March 17.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
For evenings that call for something slightly dressier, these kitten heel sandals add just the right amount of flair.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
One option also could be a flat, $5 fee at the MAT Garage evenings and on weekends, Gale said.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Brighter evenings are ahead, Chicago.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The warm stretch of weather also coincides with the start of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, as clocks spring forward and add an hour of daylight in the evenings.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
New head coach Rob Edwards and his side have produced a clear upturn in performances since Christmas, and on two memorable evenings in the run-up to this FA Cup tie, that progress was rewarded with results.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Ana Serrano, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
In the evenings, his wife’s mother and father, who also fled Tehran, visit.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Then in the evenings, reserve a table for headline performers Wide Awake, a U2 tribute band, on March 15 and Celtic Mayhem on March 17.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
For evenings that call for something slightly dressier, these kitten heel sandals add just the right amount of flair.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
One option also could be a flat, $5 fee at the MAT Garage evenings and on weekends, Gale said.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Brighter evenings are ahead, Chicago.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The warm stretch of weather also coincides with the start of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, as clocks spring forward and add an hour of daylight in the evenings.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
New head coach Rob Edwards and his side have produced a clear upturn in performances since Christmas, and on two memorable evenings in the run-up to this FA Cup tie, that progress was rewarded with results.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evenings
Noun
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The European flax linen is breathable yet substantial, keeping you warm (but never too hot) during those cooler nights.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Everything… numbered events currently PPV and all of their fight nights Exclusive.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The open desert sky delivers knockout sunsets and some of the region’s best storm watching.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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The West Coast community was once the site of a gold-mining settlement—there's even a miner's cemetery there—but today it's prized for its golden sunsets.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Evenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenings. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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