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
One of the two living rooms spills out onto an ocean-facing deck anchored by a gas firepit, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Dressier for summer evenings, a strapless linen top with wide-leg palazzo pants is the ultimate vacation find.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The Journey, which Lee débuted earlier this year, on Thursday evenings only, is something of a return to form for the chef.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
Meanwhile, Madrid’s two Englishmen were having frustrating evenings.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Guests are asked to pack black-tie for evenings, and in a blur of feathers, silk, sequins, and sleek tuxedos, the collective effect is as transportive as the opulent surroundings.
—Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
Martens examines how theme parks are taking inspiration from theater, bringing guests more one-on-one experiences with characters; and how after-hours events such as Disney’s Halloween Oogie Boogie Bash, Pride nights and Star Wars inspired evenings have become big business at theme parks.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Most evenings, Mohamed Ismail would sit at his local ‘ahwa, one of the small, no-frills coffee shops that are the cornerstone of social life in Cairo.
—Mirette Magdy, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Whether in person or virtual, Monday evenings through February 2027 are dedicated to a reading club exploring Morrison's novels.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Dressier for summer evenings, a strapless linen top with wide-leg palazzo pants is the ultimate vacation find.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The Journey, which Lee débuted earlier this year, on Thursday evenings only, is something of a return to form for the chef.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
Meanwhile, Madrid’s two Englishmen were having frustrating evenings.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Guests are asked to pack black-tie for evenings, and in a blur of feathers, silk, sequins, and sleek tuxedos, the collective effect is as transportive as the opulent surroundings.
—Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
Martens examines how theme parks are taking inspiration from theater, bringing guests more one-on-one experiences with characters; and how after-hours events such as Disney’s Halloween Oogie Boogie Bash, Pride nights and Star Wars inspired evenings have become big business at theme parks.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Most evenings, Mohamed Ismail would sit at his local ‘ahwa, one of the small, no-frills coffee shops that are the cornerstone of social life in Cairo.
—Mirette Magdy, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Whether in person or virtual, Monday evenings through February 2027 are dedicated to a reading club exploring Morrison's novels.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evenings
Noun
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The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Some nights the crowd heaves outside Mắm and the feeling is catch as catch can, diners hunched on low plastic stools eating off only slightly taller plastic tables, on the sidewalk and in the street, even spilling over to a nearby empty storefront.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In Key West, grab a cold one at the famed Sloppy Joe’s bar, see the famous five-toed cats at the Ernest Hemingway Home, dive into history at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and watch the glorious sunsets at Mallory Square.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Tangerine Dream When choosing your color, why not take your cue from the season’s sunsets?—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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“Evenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenings. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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