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
The easygoing hotel centers on the pool, where bands perform some evenings, and people gather around fire pits with margaritas and beers.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Get this Barefoot Dreams cardigan to upgrade your cozy layer game for those breezy summer evenings.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2026
As for the Villa grouping, Church’s said these styles for conceived for long summer evenings that may require a loafer.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Rehearsals are in the evenings, with extra weekend rehearsals for the Show Group, an elite group of 12 cheerleaders, and Rookies.
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Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Brewing iced tea at home Tea is one of the most popular beverages globally, served in the mornings, evenings or even at a high tea in the afternoon, per the British tradition.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
New episodes drop Thursday evenings for a total of 10 episodes, with the finale landing on July 30.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
More Than a Meal On warm evenings, there’s live music outside, and the patio fills with a mix of locals and visitors.
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Christina Daves,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Lamps can also create a more relaxed atmosphere in the evenings, when bright overhead lights often feel too harsh.
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Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Get this Barefoot Dreams cardigan to upgrade your cozy layer game for those breezy summer evenings.
—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2026
As for the Villa grouping, Church’s said these styles for conceived for long summer evenings that may require a loafer.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Rehearsals are in the evenings, with extra weekend rehearsals for the Show Group, an elite group of 12 cheerleaders, and Rookies.
—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Brewing iced tea at home Tea is one of the most popular beverages globally, served in the mornings, evenings or even at a high tea in the afternoon, per the British tradition.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
New episodes drop Thursday evenings for a total of 10 episodes, with the finale landing on July 30.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
More Than a Meal On warm evenings, there’s live music outside, and the patio fills with a mix of locals and visitors.
—
Christina Daves,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Lamps can also create a more relaxed atmosphere in the evenings, when bright overhead lights often feel too harsh.
—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evenings
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Head to Bayzo’s Pub on the lower level of The Mansion for an English tavern vibe, family-friendly pub fare, and live music some nights during the summer season.
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Deep River Ice will serve Italian ice and gourmet hard scooped ice cream on select nights.
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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.
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But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.
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On a coastal island near Tampa Bay, this 2017 contemporary Mediterranean features an observation terrace that looks out to palms, a canal, and Gulf sunsets.
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The region's perfect summer weather, with mild temperatures and late sunsets, allows for extensive play, attracting nearly 2 million annual visitors, with 15-20% being golfers from across the US, particularly from hotter states.
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“Evenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenings. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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