as in dusk
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
The story introduces a family curse requiring Rachel to marry her soulmate by sundown on her wedding day or face death.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Nearby, a custom glass-and-brass bar—tucked behind wooden pocket doors—sets the scene for breakfast mimosas or cocktails at sundown.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
At sundown, the first night of Passover begins.
—Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2026, Passover begins before sundown on Wednesday, April 1, and ends after nightfall on Thursday, April 9.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Nearby, a custom glass-and-brass bar—tucked behind wooden pocket doors—sets the scene for breakfast mimosas or cocktails at sundown.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
At sundown, the first night of Passover begins.
—Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2026, Passover begins before sundown on Wednesday, April 1, and ends after nightfall on Thursday, April 9.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
Noun
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An elevated public promenade overlooking the Intracoastal will be open from dawn to dusk.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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How Animal Lovers Can Help For readers who have ever bottle-fed a baby animal, comforted a frightened pet or simply paused to watch a deer step out of the woods at dusk, Forest’s story is a familiar kind of heartbreak — and a familiar kind of hope.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The vandalism occurred just hours before community members were set to begin celebrating the holiday of Lag BaOmer, which kicks off at sunset Monday, Abraham Pinkhasov, a supervisor at Queens Shmira, told the Daily News.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The book’s cover depicts a hazy sunset over a Hollywood sign that is drowning in floodwaters.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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In a historic display of dominance, the Knicks punched first and just kept pounding in Thursday night’s 140-89 victory in Game 6 at State Farm Arena to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Konkoly, who is herself a lucid dreamer, told study participants to try working on the puzzle while asleep that night.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Venus Venus hangs at practically the same height, moderately low in the west-northwest during evening twilight throughout the month of May.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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For now, Brown is savoring his first Oaks win that almost seemed inevitable considering how Always A Runner ran patiently and confidently before turning it through the final turn in the twilight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The morning appetite is a different animal from its midday and evening counterparts; there is no growing anticipation, no gradual negotiation, no consideration of snacks or other stopgaps.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Loyola confirmed Hughes’ death on its athletics website Saturday evening.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Be sure your beds of pachysandra get watered during extended dry periods, but be sure to water deeply and in the morning to allow the foliage time to dry before nightfall.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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