evenings

Definition of eveningsnext
plural of evening
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 Californians will experience less daylight in the evenings and more natural light when people are most active. — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Austin has spent her evenings the last few weeks knocking on voters’ doors, arguing for the cause. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 On the other hand, eight months of daylight saving time isn’t enough for business owners, who see decreases in foot traffic as evenings get darker. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 That means more affordable options for parents who work early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts and weekends. — Tom Grech, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 Microsoft employee Tuong Do used The Garage to develop Mouse Without Borders in his spare time, working on it during evenings and weekends. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Paltrow has described her own approach as more restrained, with dry-brushing before heat and a 20-minute warm bath soak most evenings. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 These soft pretzel bites paired with a warm, beer cheese dip are perfect for game day, a cozy appetizer, or a snack to share on crisp autumn evenings. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026 Turteltaub worked on the Boone program as Orenstein stuck with Hollywood Palace and wrote for NBC’s The Monkees, but the pair got together in the evenings to write for sitcoms. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evenings
Noun
  • An activity board outside the cafe features a roster of events and activities such as lectures, yoga sessions, weekly trivia nights, twice-a-month jazz concerts in the lounge, and a monthly Makers’ Market with live music.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The initial aim is to provide one million nights of housing annually, for families traveling for medical care, survivors fleeing domestic violence, or those in need of emergency accommodation in the face of natural disasters.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Venus Venus is conspicuous as July's long evening twilights fade.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The reality star shared photos from her tropical birthday getaway, featuring colorful sunsets, underwater adventures, and what appears to be a stay at the exclusive Amanpulo resort.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In the fall, programmers rarely see a dramatic rise in viewership aligned to the earlier sunsets, though some data does indicate that people spend less money—and therefore likely less time—out and about as winter sets in.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Evenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenings. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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