eves

Definition of evesnext
plural of eve
as in dusks
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness from morn to eve the settlers toiled to eke a living from the harsh land

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Noun
  • The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The European flax linen is breathable yet substantial, keeping you warm (but never too hot) during those cooler nights.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Everything… numbered events currently PPV and all of their fight nights Exclusive.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Kravitz carried over a few timeless staples from the winter, like her long black coat—the perfect topper for dewy mornings and chilly evenings.
    Ana Serrano, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
  • In the evenings, his wife’s mother and father, who also fled Tehran, visit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The open desert sky delivers knockout sunsets and some of the region’s best storm watching.
    Ted Alvarez, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The West Coast community was once the site of a gold-mining settlement—there's even a miner's cemetery there—but today it's prized for its golden sunsets.
    Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Eves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eves. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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