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
It can be used as a beach cover-up, worn over a tank, and thrown on after sundown.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
But why save sparkle for sundown?
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 May 2026
The crash happened before sundown Saturday at 24th Street and Michigan Avenue along Motor Row.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
From sundown on Friday, May 15, to nightfall on Saturday, May 16, friends, families and communities of all backgrounds are invited to come together in rest and reflection.
—Daniella Greenbaum Davis, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
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Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
But why save sparkle for sundown?
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 May 2026
The crash happened before sundown Saturday at 24th Street and Michigan Avenue along Motor Row.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
From sundown on Friday, May 15, to nightfall on Saturday, May 16, friends, families and communities of all backgrounds are invited to come together in rest and reflection.
—Daniella Greenbaum Davis, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sundown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
Noun
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The day eases toward dusk in warm, unhurried tones.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The O-rings also glow in the dark, along with the reflective panels located on the cap, making the Pen-metheus easier to find and use after sunset.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
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The day after Butler’s crash, the Tesla X account reposted a gushing comment from a Tesla fan who shared a pic of himself taking a photo of a sunset while driving.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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Angel Reese starred again for the Dream on Thursday night in Indianapolis, tallying her 10th double-double of the season in a 108-101 win over the Fever.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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McKenna's death gained national attention after her disappearance in the middle of the night set off a frantic search for the teenager.—
Angela George,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Darkness is now at a premium, with extended twilight lingering well into the night and returning early in the morning, but the moon is back in the evening sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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Neymar is also deep into the twilight of his career.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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On Saturday evening, three Israeli strikes killed four people and wounded at least a dozen others.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The twin-motor Cessna 421 carrying Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor crashed Friday evening near La Baule airport on the Atlantic coast, Mayor Franck Louvrier said in a statement.—
Angela Charlton,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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The long, studious shadows at nightfall were too much for a slightly glossy city boy to appreciate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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As the evening winds down, sparklers signal the unofficial start of nightfall celebrations.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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