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
In the afternoons and evenings, diners can enjoy ice cream from the iconic Gunther’s.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
For those searching for good pickup, many of the Denver rec centers have open gyms in the afternoons and evenings.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Keep evenings quieter by leaving work at work.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2026
Kids ages three to 11 can partake in fishing, archery, and crafts, while evenings bring family-friendly fun like movie nights and campfire s’mores.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday evenings, the Slavic ministry, with members from Belarus, Ukraine and Russia, holds services in Russian.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Find blankets and pillows to keep you and your guests cozy, and make sure to stock up on plenty of bug spray, bug-repellent fans, and essential oils (citronella and lavender work well) to keep your summer evenings pest-free.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Orion the Hunter and the rest of his stellar gang of bright stars and constellations begin evenings lower and lower in the west each evening.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Hoja Blanca is worth building in visits that include Wednesday or Thursday evenings.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
For those searching for good pickup, many of the Denver rec centers have open gyms in the afternoons and evenings.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Keep evenings quieter by leaving work at work.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2026
Kids ages three to 11 can partake in fishing, archery, and crafts, while evenings bring family-friendly fun like movie nights and campfire s’mores.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday evenings, the Slavic ministry, with members from Belarus, Ukraine and Russia, holds services in Russian.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Find blankets and pillows to keep you and your guests cozy, and make sure to stock up on plenty of bug spray, bug-repellent fans, and essential oils (citronella and lavender work well) to keep your summer evenings pest-free.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Orion the Hunter and the rest of his stellar gang of bright stars and constellations begin evenings lower and lower in the west each evening.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Hoja Blanca is worth building in visits that include Wednesday or Thursday evenings.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evenings
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But those shootarounds can be canceled for any number of reasons, including if the game is the second in consecutive nights, or if the team is in the middle of a tough stretch of travel or practiced the day before.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The two nights reportedly smashed venue records, grossing $33 million and placing him at the top of the list of potential global touring acts in the coming year.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
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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
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Strings on folk or rock albums often exist to bolster melodies or add some easy drama; Eisenberg uses them as bursts of color, miniature sunsets briefly illuminating their melodies before sinking below the horizon.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
6 Apr. 2026
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The gorgeous grounds, twice daily game drives, incredible wildlife sightings, and savanna sunsets were all nothing short of breathtaking.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Evenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenings. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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