as in dusks
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall
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Noun
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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.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026 -
But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sewall House is a family-run yoga retreat open May through October at 1027 Crystal Road, with single rooms starting at $299 for one to two nights.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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The Rabbit Hole is more playful, with its games room, pool table, ping pong and private bar, seemingly designed for long nights and bad decisions.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Drive along the stunning coastline to The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion and catch incredible sunsets over the shimmering Aegean Sea.—
Aileen Weintraub,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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The awe-inspiring scenery includes the Perry Monument, beaches and sunsets, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, historic lighthouses, trails and the wildlife‑rich lagoons that define the peninsula.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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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
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The first two episodes dropped last week, with new episodes landing on Thursday evenings (a nice replacement slot for Your Friends & Neighbors).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Nightfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightfalls. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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