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
On the docket next week: The council heads off on another recess, this time for Passover (which starts Saturday at sundown) and Good Friday.
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Food for thoughts The Jewish holiday of Passover begins Saturday, April 12 at sundown and goes until nightfall on Sunday, April 20.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
This year, the eight-day holiday, also known as the Festival of Freedom, begins at sundown on Saturday, April 12.
—Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Ramadan, the most sacred month in Islam, kicks off at sundown and concludes on Sunday, March 30 with a grand celebration, Eid al-Fitr.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Food for thoughts The Jewish holiday of Passover begins Saturday, April 12 at sundown and goes until nightfall on Sunday, April 20.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
This year, the eight-day holiday, also known as the Festival of Freedom, begins at sundown on Saturday, April 12.
—Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Ramadan, the most sacred month in Islam, kicks off at sundown and concludes on Sunday, March 30 with a grand celebration, Eid al-Fitr.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
Noun
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The foundation's sunset date has been moved up to 2045.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The oceanfront bar not only has fantastic sea and sunset views, but is also a great viewing spot to see the stars.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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That striking setting is first seen at dusk in a sequence whose fusion of poetry, tradition, kinship and omen sets the mood for what follows, as does the plangent lyricism of the (uncredited) score’s oud.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The post included photos of the actress stepping into a turquoise ocean and looking off into the sunset, as well as glimpses of Theroux, first walking down a garden pathway at dusk and then spending time in a hot tub.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The Friday night menu features a choice from two main courses and dessert, packed and ready to go.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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In addition to planning for the right time, catching a view of the galaxy — and its shimmering band of stars stretched across the night sky – may require a bit of strategy.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Wednesday evening, the Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Currently, the duck press presentation is relegated to one an evening, at a counter in front of the open kitchen.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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But not just because of its stunning cast: set in the twilight of the Gilded Age, when a murder strikes the estate of an eccentric and failing tycoon, that era’s biggest celebrities make an appearance as well.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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For some inside the Capitol, Kehoe’s involvement in the twilight of the legislative session poses a big test of the new governor’s political clout after spending years as a prominent Jefferson City businessman.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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The video, which was obtained by ABC News through a public records request, shows members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol questioning Abrego Garcia on the side of Interstate 40 after nightfall.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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Until Spencer shows up after nightfall to alter the math, that is.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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