eventides

plural of eventide
as in dusks
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness eventide was their favorite time for enjoying a quiet respite in the backyard

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Noun
  • Rooms start at 900 euros, or about $1046, for two nights.
    Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Bilodeau, now 63, lived alone and worked nights at a Walmart before his arrest.
    Lauren del Valle, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These stops boast fabulous flights, outdoor patios, world-class sunsets, and serene mountain views, even friendly farm animals at Peaks of Otter Winery.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Available in 10 shades, the brand says the inspiration for the the new Cloud Paint blush comes from New York sunsets with a shade for every skin tone.
    The Glamour editors, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The palette reflects the spectrum of summer evenings, Fatih Kesim, the mill’s general manager, said, featuring hues of cacao, marsala, blue, and grey.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Jesse McClary and Allie Leepson for NBC News Hundreds of young people filled two large halls reserved for the finals’ country western dancing events in the evenings.
    Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Eventides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventides. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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