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sunset

noun

ˈsən-ˌset How to pronounce sunset (audio)
Definition of sunsetnext
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 Backers say that if the tax were to sunset, the education system would face at least a $10 billion annual shortfall. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 The two were walking on the beach to dinner at sunset when Cameron popped the question as a hidden photographer captured the moment. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 As the festivities kicked off around sunset in the courtyard under the museum’s towering elliptical oculus, Oprah Winfrey hugged Robert De Niro, and Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart skipped the red carpet after chatting with Spike Lee. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 Choose from a lunch or sunset cruise; one-hour wildlife cruise; Land & Water Cruises that include lunch, a trolley ride and a cruise; or an option that combines a short canyon hike and boat ride. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
  1. dusk
  2. night
  3. twilight
  4. evening
  5. sundown
Noun
  • There are also ways to protect against mosquito bites, including insect repellents containing DEET or picaridin, avoiding outdoor activities at dawn and dusk, and wearing loose fitting long sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Bank of Japan headquarters stand at dusk on September 14, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dusk
Noun
  • With the town motel still not having been rebuilt, John stays at Hal’s for the night, where feeding his carnivorous alien plant Earl helps the former hero’s demise truly set in.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Projections by public broadcaster ARD on Sunday night indicated that Merz's center-right Christian Democratic Union, or CDU, came in with just 5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania -- the lowest result since World War II for the party in any state.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of night
Noun
  • To find it, look low above the southwestern horizon after sunset, where Venus will be easy to spot despite the lingering twilight.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But there have also been many mid-30s former All-Stars who couldn’t muster anything remotely close to greatness during their twilight tours with the Heat.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of twilight
Noun
  • Cesar Palomo, 23, was arrested Sunday evening and is facing a charge of capital murder of multiple persons.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
  • On Sunday evening, the three-time All Star shared a photo that appeared to have been taken in the team’s clubhouse.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of evening
Noun
  • But Yom Kippur — the holiest of Jewish holidays — starts at sundown Sunday.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Before sundown on Saturdays and Sundays, families can visit Tricks and Treats, a kid-friendly event with crafts, costume contests and candy hunts.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of sundown

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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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