EVES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

eves

noun

Definition of eves

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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Recent Examples of eves During the entire World Cup on game nights and eves, Miami-area hotels increased their revenue per room by 37%, compared to one year ago, according to CoStar. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

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Noun

Venus Venus is conspicuous as July's long evening twilights fade.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 July 2026
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.

— Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of twilights

Noun

Over seven nights, explore five centuries of story Two seven-night itineraries, Wonders of Colombia and Magic of Colombia, work the river between Cartagena and Barranquilla in opposite directions.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
The high-energy routine marked Stiles’ debut on the competition series, which premiered over two nights this week with its 35th season.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of nights

Noun

In the evenings, the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, Lumi, opens for service, but during my visit the venue was closed due to some staffing issues.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
This is a plant that loves crisp evenings, and miniature varieties like toy choy are especially successful this time of year.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of evenings

Noun

His new movie Misty Green — which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last night — kicks off with a photo montage that pinballs between glitzy premieres and grungy street life, gorgeous Santa Monica sunsets and downtown tent cities.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
Winter sunsets would be about an hour later, but winter sunrises would also be about an hour later in those states.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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