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
Those who get the bulk of their steps in before sunrise or after sundown will appreciate the reflective detailing.
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Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
But the vehicle was able fulfill a key goal of the mission and continue operating for about five hours after sundown as batteries provided power.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
In parking lots after sundown, attendees get on top of police cars and engage in violent behavior like throwing glass bottles.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Theresa McKinney Published: Jun 7, 2023 National Parks After Dark: The 12 Best Things to Do
Adventures in national parks don’t end at sundown.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025
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Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
But the vehicle was able fulfill a key goal of the mission and continue operating for about five hours after sundown as batteries provided power.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
In parking lots after sundown, attendees get on top of police cars and engage in violent behavior like throwing glass bottles.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Theresa McKinney Published: Jun 7, 2023 National Parks After Dark: The 12 Best Things to Do
Adventures in national parks don’t end at sundown.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
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Friends of the pair have since set up a memorial overlooking Camelback Mountain, where the two would often watch the sunset with friends, KSAZ reported.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Everywhere, Moroccan lamps cast a warm glow that enhance the dramatic sunsets.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires infiltrated the Detroit sky and lingered as dusk descended on Comerica Park.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Remember to keep your windows open at night to let in a nice breeze.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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If using a smartphone camera, NASA suggests turning on night mode, long exposure times and a tripod to keep the photos steady.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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And with every disastrous evening her mother had refrained from making any comparison between her and her sisters.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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There’s no better place to watch the sun set each evening.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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And Jupiter, which will be nothing more than a bright, white dot against the bright twilight background, will appear only 5 degrees higher.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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From summer through October, the rooftop transforms into a cinematic wonderland, screening cult classics against the twilight sky.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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As nightfall encapsulated the stadium Friday, North Andover was able to keep two dynasties alive, in some respect.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 May 2025
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If possible, water in the morning to give the strawberry leaves more time to dry off before nightfall, and make sure potted strawberries are grown in pots with drainage holes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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