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
Expect red‑brick charm, an indoor pool and spa, cozy jazz-lounge evenings, two exceptional restaurants, and spacious marble en suite bathrooms.
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Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The evenings arrive too fast, and my energy dips too early in the darkness as a result.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The priciest six hours a year — when transmission lines are clogged as Hoosiers race to warm up on chilly mornings or cool off on hot summer evenings — comprise almost a third of the cooperative’s total costs.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s reserved for cozy evenings with smooth jazz and candlelight.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Take a page out of our '90s design playbook and mix contrasting patterns, bring in plenty of cozy textiles, and add a stylish floor lamp to brighten dark fall and winter evenings.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
When Poppy was adopted, the greyhound was nervous and spent her evenings crying.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
In March, clocks are set forward to gain more daylight in the summer evenings.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Live music fills the space Monday through Saturday evenings, and thanks to Lieberman’s culinary credentials, the bar also serves elevated bites such as lobster rolls and conservas.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The evenings arrive too fast, and my energy dips too early in the darkness as a result.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The priciest six hours a year — when transmission lines are clogged as Hoosiers race to warm up on chilly mornings or cool off on hot summer evenings — comprise almost a third of the cooperative’s total costs.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s reserved for cozy evenings with smooth jazz and candlelight.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Take a page out of our '90s design playbook and mix contrasting patterns, bring in plenty of cozy textiles, and add a stylish floor lamp to brighten dark fall and winter evenings.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
When Poppy was adopted, the greyhound was nervous and spent her evenings crying.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
In March, clocks are set forward to gain more daylight in the summer evenings.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Live music fills the space Monday through Saturday evenings, and thanks to Lieberman’s culinary credentials, the bar also serves elevated bites such as lobster rolls and conservas.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evenings
Noun
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As the days become shorter and nights get longer, many brace for the winter blues.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In terms of date nights, Lovers’ Dew is charged and intimate, yet remains clean and congenial enough for workplace wear.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Peak season is over, meaning the crowds are gone, the water feels calmer, the restaurants are more enjoyable, and the sunsets last just a little bit longer.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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An affinity for rain and endless sunsets instead of four-lane highways.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Evenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenings. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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