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
Look to the eastern sky after sundown to find the three stars of the Orion's Belt asterism shining in the winter sky.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
But that doesn’t mean the fun stops at sundown.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
So, Miami’s Jewish community refused to be daunted or falter in their own celebrations of Hanukkah, which began Sunday at sundown.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
Shiva will be observed Friday following the burial and Saturday after sundown and Sunday and final details about that will follow.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
But that doesn’t mean the fun stops at sundown.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
So, Miami’s Jewish community refused to be daunted or falter in their own celebrations of Hanukkah, which began Sunday at sundown.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
Shiva will be observed Friday following the burial and Saturday after sundown and Sunday and final details about that will follow.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
Noun
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As dusk settles over Minneapolis, something unexpected appears on the side of the YWCA building.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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City of London skyline with 20 Fenchurch Street, affectionately nicknamed the Walkie Talkie as light fades at dusk on 27th November 2025 in London, United Kingdom.—
Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Summertime night tours have recently been introduced, which aim to help visitors imagine how the city once felt after sunset.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The bustling breakfast scene at GB Roof Garden transforms into a rather more formal affair for sunset Negronis and business or birthday dinners (with a smart dress code strictly imposed).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Most notable is the boned corset dress Robbie wore last night at the film’s London premiere, designed by Turkish-British designer Dilara Findikoglu.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Schwesinger was the favorite coming into the night after a tremendous year at middle linebacker for a formidable Browns defense despite what the record may say in 2025.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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By the end of February, Saturn’s already in the very low western sky as evening twilight sets in.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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Talton described sitting in a wheelchair outside the hospital, watching the downtown Phoenix skyline at twilight.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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There was no public contact or attorney listed yet for the suspect as of Saturday evening.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Concord Police Department met with the Hernandez Castro family to review the preliminary medical examiner’s report, share videos and photos from the evening, and answer their questions.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Come nightfall, the unincorporated community north of Tucson, Arizona, is plunged into secluded darkness.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The delivery occurred as heavy snowstorms hit Pittsburgh on Sunday, with up to a record-breaking 16 inches of snow in some areas by nightfall, CBS News reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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