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
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The deep booms, which on clear nights can be heard across the forest, attract female kakapo to the bowls.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Most nights there is live music, best watched while sipping one of the incredible cocktails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The sunsets, in particular, are nothing short of magical here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the cottage, Shane and Ilya confess their love for one another, swim in the lake and watch the Lake Muskoka sunsets.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Speaking of cocktails, the on-site gin library’s programming includes daily tastings and local brands showcasing an array of libations most evenings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Yet there are realities of life without constant and reliable electricity beyond evenings by candlelight.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Eventides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventides. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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