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
Indeed, today’s martini doesn’t have to be serious or even sipped after sundown according to Master Mixologist Tiffanie Barriere.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The idea sounded plausible enough: Run late-night Tri-Rail trains to and from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport to serve swing-shift workers, late-night revelers and air travelers who arrive after sundown.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
The procession will cross in front of Trump's viewing stand on Constitution Avenue, just south of the White House, around sundown.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 12 June 2025
The celebration continues into the evening with the Pride Twilight Parade — the only nighttime Pride parade in the Northeast — bringing magic to the streets well past sundown.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The idea sounded plausible enough: Run late-night Tri-Rail trains to and from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport to serve swing-shift workers, late-night revelers and air travelers who arrive after sundown.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
The procession will cross in front of Trump's viewing stand on Constitution Avenue, just south of the White House, around sundown.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 12 June 2025
The celebration continues into the evening with the Pride Twilight Parade — the only nighttime Pride parade in the Northeast — bringing magic to the streets well past sundown.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
Noun
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Equally impressive: the breadth and quality of its active and cultural pursuits, which range from sunset storytelling cruises and treasure hunt boat tours on the water to nature hikes and helicopter tours.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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After sunset, recessed lighting keeps the area bright.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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The Roman Forum at dusk—that was the monumental setting for Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda show tonight.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Today, almost all lighthouses are automated, meaning their lights run on timers, or in the case of Hillsboro, a photo cell that goes on at dusk and turns off at dawn.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese added to the chorus of complaints about WNBA officials following the team’s 80-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Anthony’s homer headlined a night of wild firsts for the Red Sox.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
8 July 2025
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As of Sunday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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An evening meet-and-greet at Little Bear Arena in St. Ignace will run from 6-8 p.m. with live music and a beer tent, per the visitors bureau.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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All of the shooting had to happen at twilight, the time of day when Crewdson works.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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There were issues, however—at 12 years old, the dog was in his twilight years, and had medical issues including a severe ear infection.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Water in the early part of the day so the leaves and blooms are dry before nightfall to prevent disease problems.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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In the early-dinner hours, before nightfall, white slashes of sunlight slip through cracks in the horizontal blinds and play through the dusky interior like a laser show.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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