as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
the glow of the western sky at sunset
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Recent Examples of sunset
Unfortunately, the law has a sunset provision, which means that the law will expire in just a few years if the California legislature does not act.
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Suzy Flack, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
From August through March, guests and homeowners can help release hatchlings into the surf at sunset — sometimes by the thousands.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
After sunset, relax around the bonfire, closing out the night with s’mores.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
Making one last run to a Super Bowl win would be a great way to ride off into the sunset for one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sunset
Suzy Flack, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
From August through March, guests and homeowners can help release hatchlings into the surf at sunset — sometimes by the thousands.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
After sunset, relax around the bonfire, closing out the night with s’mores.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
Making one last run to a Super Bowl win would be a great way to ride off into the sunset for one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sunset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
Noun
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While people riding horses is a frequent trope for the genre, several moments set at dusk or against a cloudy sky deftly capture the movie’s melancholic mood.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Venice, Italy: Resort 2010 Courtesy of Chanel The location: A boardwalk along Venice’s Lido at dusk along which guests were seated on sun beds in tented cabanas.—
Steff Yotka,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His coffin was officially sealed on Friday night in a liturgical rite led by the Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the church.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Daboll was asked about that report on Friday night.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the evening, there is a 60 percent chance of rain.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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By the time the evening rolled around, my skin was back to normal.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
3 May 2025
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Glad to enjoy a win in the twilight of the Ovi era with some beautiful goals from the big man.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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In the twilight of his minor-league hockey career, longtime Kansas City Blades winger Pat Ferschweiler had a nice plan to make use of his bachelor’s degree in finance from Western Michigan University.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Passover began at sundown on April 12 and ends at sundown on April 20.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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On the docket next week: The council heads off on another recess, this time for Passover (which starts Saturday at sundown) and Good Friday.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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