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?
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Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
The crash happened before sundown Saturday at 24th Street and Michigan Avenue along Motor Row.
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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.
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Daniella Greenbaum Davis,
Washington Post,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sundown
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
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Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas.
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Arrive before dusk and marvel at the biggest fireworks display in the region.
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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.
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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.
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The engineer flew in from Tampa to try and find her mother, sister, brother-in-law and nephew in the ruins of their nine-story apartment building, sleeping on the ground since arriving two nights ago.
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On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
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In the twilight of the twentieth century, with the shadows of history all around, Ligeti cleared the stage for an infinite musical future.
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Any impacts will be subtle but visually noticeable, especially around peak twilight hours.
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Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
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An extreme heat watch will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening.
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Because of the rural location and the need to retrieve her from the mountain before nightfall, Washington state emergency officials requested assistance from the federal MH-65 Dolphin aircrew.
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The Carys, who camped at our lunch spot that evening, told us later that the bass came to the surface and bashed surface plugs near nightfall.
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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