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
By sundown, Trump's digital war room was headquartered on X, and Musk looked like the unofficial campaign manager.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The attack happened just before the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which began at sundown on Sunday.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
Shavuot is celebrated for two days, this year beginning at sundown on Sunday, June 1 and ending at nightfall on Tuesday, June 3.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
After sundown, wolves trot along the banks, checking territorial boundaries and seeking food.
—Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The attack happened just before the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which began at sundown on Sunday.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
Shavuot is celebrated for two days, this year beginning at sundown on Sunday, June 1 and ending at nightfall on Tuesday, June 3.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
After sundown, wolves trot along the banks, checking territorial boundaries and seeking food.
—Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
Noun
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From the Southern Hemisphere, Mars will be in the northwest after sunset.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible across Arkansas all week, with rains dissipating just after sunset, the weather service said online.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
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Photo : Open Homes Photography Warm lighting trails the loggia walkways at dusk.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Anshun bridge reflecting in the Jinjiang river at dusk in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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The Heat’s own pick Wednesday night previously had been dealt, with the Oklahoma City Thunder utilizing that No. 15 selection on Georgetown big man Thomas Sorber.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Orlando, however, still had the opportunity to find roster help Wednesday night during the first round, even if the franchise was making its pick later in the evening than in years past.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Using 14 low-cost cameras, the researchers were able to track satellites passing overhead on the evening of Feb. 22, 2025, compiling them into a long-exposure image to show the total activity for the evening.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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Amazing rainbow and lightning combo illuminating the sky this evening in Port Charlotte, Florida!—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Adding to the litany of shabbiness is the fact that the company is in its twilight.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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In contrast, heading south, the duration of twilight is shorter.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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Waves were crashing onto the esplanade in Puerto Escondido by nightfall, swamping wooden fishing boats that had been pulled up there for safety.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2025
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If the weather is going to be hot and dry, set the system to water deeply in the early morning so the foliage has time to dry before nightfall.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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