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
Though it's grown in recent years, thanks to an acquisition by Vail Resorts, the town spirit remains the same, and its core audience is composed of people who are serious about spending sunup to sundown on the mountain.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Maundy, or Holy Thursday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Maundy, or Holy Thursday.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
The action begins just after sundown, and our neighbors stay visible for between 30 and 60 minutes before Venus and Mercury set.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Maundy, or Holy Thursday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Maundy, or Holy Thursday.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
The action begins just after sundown, and our neighbors stay visible for between 30 and 60 minutes before Venus and Mercury set.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
Noun
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What's more, the space is now open from dawn to dusk rather than 24/7, and all animals must be kept on a leash.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
3 Mar. 2026
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Around dusk, the two climbers attached mechanical ascenders to it and, hanging upside down like tree sloths, made the long, slow traverse to my platform.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From May through October, Horsefeather Social on the seventh floor delivers open-air drinks, firepit hangouts, and even more city views—arrive right before sunset for the best light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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In the finale, Kayce had ridden off into the sunset.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Vote counting would begin immediately after the ballot boxes are collected and transported to counting centers across the Himalayan nation, which could be as early as Thursday night.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Heat will travel to play the Hornets in Charlotte on Friday night on the back end of a back-to-back set.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The event is visible anywhere on Earth — with best views at twilight.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Saturn Slightly higher than both inner planets will be Saturn, which at magnitude 1 may require careful scanning in the bright twilight with a pair of binoculars.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This evening favors reflection and release.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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As of Saturday evening, LaBeouf remained in custody.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Do this early in the day so some of the moisture can evaporate before nightfall.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Passover begins before sundown April 1 and ends after nightfall April 9.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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