as in sunset
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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Recent Examples of sundown
Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is a holiday when Jews engage in fasting, prayer and reflection, beginning at sundown Wednesday.
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Alex Leff, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The Jewish Sabbath begins at sundown on Friday and ends at sundown on Saturday.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Volunteer pilots were working from sunup to sundown.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Tonight, at sundown, the Jewish New Year begins.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Alex Leff, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The Jewish Sabbath begins at sundown on Friday and ends at sundown on Saturday.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Volunteer pilots were working from sunup to sundown.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Tonight, at sundown, the Jewish New Year begins.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
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Stargazers interested in getting a closer look at the wonders of the night sky should check out our roundups of the best telescopes and binoculars available in 2025, while those new to the hobby should read our roundup of the best smartphone astronomy apps for navigating the post sunset realm.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The music that played during sunset dinners carried the same polyrhythms as the drum circles at homecoming.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Here, guests can enjoy barbecues on the beach, or settle in for a cocktail on the cliffs at dusk, paired with ocean views.—
Gwen Nicol,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Try top-water lures at dawn or dusk.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine needs a constant pipeline of weapons from its allies to defend against Russian barrages of missiles and drones – often several hundred in one night.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, October 25, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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The caption-less post showed players on the field for the evening outing.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The rest of my crew from graduate school left that morning in their truck after one last evening talking science and adventure around the campfire.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The mission is meant to be the first step in the company's ambitious plan to operate a constellation of more than 4,000 solar reflectors to boost solar power production in twilight hours on Earth.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Production values are aces with dynamic, gritty sets; light ing that makes the movie take place in a perpetual twilight; and a lively, nerve-jangling score.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Plutonium — located between the Ancient Pool and the Roman theater — is another high point on the tour of Hierapolis, and one of many places in the city worth visiting in the cooler evenings when, after nightfall, some attractions are dramatically illuminated.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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By nightfall, many sandwiches later, the owner has been located in Milan and is considering the proposition.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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