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
All food and liquid is disallowed between sundown on the eve of Yom Kippur until sundown the following day.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
No matter their age, a growing number of diners are choosing to eat before sundown, according to reservations trackers.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
However, the spot to really enjoy sundown is the terrace on the second floor of the spa.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Bracing for biggest ice storm in a decade Officials in Georgia advised people in the state’s northern regions to get off the roads by sundown Saturday and be prepared to stay put for at least 48 hours.
—Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
No matter their age, a growing number of diners are choosing to eat before sundown, according to reservations trackers.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
However, the spot to really enjoy sundown is the terrace on the second floor of the spa.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Bracing for biggest ice storm in a decade Officials in Georgia advised people in the state’s northern regions to get off the roads by sundown Saturday and be prepared to stay put for at least 48 hours.
—Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
Noun
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Grab Breakfast At Modica Market Modica Market, the one and only grocery ever opened in the town circle, continues serving customers dawn to dusk, after more than 30 years in business.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Music lovers will want to plan a trip to Montego Bay's annual Reggae Sumfest in mid-July, which draws a lineup of the biggest names in reggae for parties that last from dawn to dusk.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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The daily sunset wine tastings regularly include interesting, and perhaps less-known but delicious, bottles from around the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Viewers can usually spot two or three planets after sunset, according to NASA.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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In his State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, the President urged lawmakers to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America, Act, a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and photo identification to cast ballots in all 50 states, among other changes.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Shah Alam was found dead Tuesday night near the downtown sports arena where the NHL's Buffalo Sabres play.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Be ready just after sunset, when the planets near the horizon will be briefly visible in the fading twilight.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Binoculars alone should handle Uranus and help with Mercury and Venus in the twilight.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Come evening, the space becomes an elegant bar, pouring a shortlist of signature cocktails inspired by the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Crews located five additional victims that evening, but worsening weather and avalanche conditions forced them to pause recovery operations.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
22 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 27 Feb. 2026.
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