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
During Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer and reflection, Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.
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Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The incident occurred halfway through the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, in which Muslims all over the world fast from sunrise to sunset.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
From early morning until sunset, the property buzzes with energy.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The just-over-a-year-old property is a go-to for locals enjoying business lunches, sunset cocktails, and meetings in the airy living-room-esque lobby, as well as for out-of-towners looking for an upscale property with easy access to both Westside’s urban offerings and the beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
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Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The incident occurred halfway through the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, in which Muslims all over the world fast from sunrise to sunset.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
From early morning until sunset, the property buzzes with energy.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The just-over-a-year-old property is a go-to for locals enjoying business lunches, sunset cocktails, and meetings in the airy living-room-esque lobby, as well as for out-of-towners looking for an upscale property with easy access to both Westside’s urban offerings and the beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
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This wrenching documentary takes place on a Florida cul-de-sac where kids play outside from dawn till dusk.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The dog park is open from dawn to dusk from March through November.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bidunga and Edmonds dealt with foul trouble, leaving Punch and Tiller to battle one-on-one most of the night.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Larsson was the star of the night for the Heat, finishing with a career-high 28 points on 9-of-14 shooting from the field, 2-of-3 shooting on threes and 8-of-8 shooting from the foul line, six rebounds and six assists in 38 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Study authors also found that, during twilight hours, every exposure taken will likely have at least one streak in it with these circumstances.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Messi, 38, is entering the twilight of his historic career, but remains one of the most popular athletes in the world — just ask his 511 million Instagram followers.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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By early evening, the Adirondack pulls into Montreal—a fitting finale to a cross-border journey.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Those who see storms before the sun has set for the day will likely experience severe weather, while those who experience a storm after sundown will experience a lighter night.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The holiday typically lasts 29 or 30 days, and during that time, Muslims will fast from sunup to sundown, including not drinking water.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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