as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
the glow of the western sky at sunset
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Recent Examples of sunset
The setting for the outdoor eatery is gorgeous come sunset and the chef is turning out meat- and seafood-heavy plates with at least one of the mains changing daily.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Popular options include the Golden Gate Bay Cruise, which features an hour-long narrated tour around the bay’s most famous landmarks, and sunset or dinner cruises that pair stunning views with gourmet meals, cocktails, and live music.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
For Oliver, this is a posture of respect—every bird or small pond or sunset is worthy of acknowledgment and inquiry.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
The study looked at the size of a city’s single population, its nightlife, inclusivity (including LGBTQ+ friendliness), as well as sunset viewing conditions.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Popular options include the Golden Gate Bay Cruise, which features an hour-long narrated tour around the bay’s most famous landmarks, and sunset or dinner cruises that pair stunning views with gourmet meals, cocktails, and live music.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
For Oliver, this is a posture of respect—every bird or small pond or sunset is worthy of acknowledgment and inquiry.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
The study looked at the size of a city’s single population, its nightlife, inclusivity (including LGBTQ+ friendliness), as well as sunset viewing conditions.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
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That striking setting is first seen at dusk in a sequence whose fusion of poetry, tradition, kinship and omen sets the mood for what follows, as does the plangent lyricism of the (uncredited) score’s oud.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The post included photos of the actress stepping into a turquoise ocean and looking off into the sunset, as well as glimpses of Theroux, first walking down a garden pathway at dusk and then spending time in a hot tub.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the Department of the Treasury via email for comment Wednesday night.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Bridges also made a steal with a second left in overtime Monday night to secure the Knicks’ 108-105 Game 1 victory.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Currently, the duck press presentation is relegated to one an evening, at a counter in front of the open kitchen.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The last reunion fell on the weekend before Juneteenth, and the reunion committee arranged a kickoff concert Sunday evening followed by Juneteenth events in Seguin’s downtown square.—
Jacoba Urist,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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But not just because of its stunning cast: set in the twilight of the Gilded Age, when a murder strikes the estate of an eccentric and failing tycoon, that era’s biggest celebrities make an appearance as well.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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For some inside the Capitol, Kehoe’s involvement in the twilight of the legislative session poses a big test of the new governor’s political clout after spending years as a prominent Jefferson City businessman.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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Theresa McKinney Published: Jun 7, 2023 National Parks After Dark: The 12 Best Things to Do Adventures in national parks don’t end at sundown.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
5 May 2025
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Major airports including Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina, continued to report disruptions Saturday, while temperatures are expected to plunge after sundown Saturday, raising the risk that melting snow will refreeze, turning roadways treacherous.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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