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 latter has an outdoor patio, which is perfect for a sunset dinner.
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Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Even in the cold Alaskan spring, passengers regularly gathered outside – with several complimentary blankets – to grab a drink and watch the sunset or sail away.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Guests can also book romantic dinners in the beachside cabanas at sunset with their toes in the soft, powdery sand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
The chance of rain starts to increase around sunset on Sunday as our next storm system approaches.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Even in the cold Alaskan spring, passengers regularly gathered outside – with several complimentary blankets – to grab a drink and watch the sunset or sail away.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Guests can also book romantic dinners in the beachside cabanas at sunset with their toes in the soft, powdery sand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
The chance of rain starts to increase around sunset on Sunday as our next storm system approaches.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sunset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
Noun
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Does typically spend the day away from their fawns to forage, returning at dusk.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Everything now centered on his homecoming, when the family would celebrate by breaking the dawn-to-dusk fast of Ramadan with a feast.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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All eyes were on the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) X Division Championship on Thursday night as Leon Slater looked to retain the title over Cedric Alexander and solidify himself as the longest-reigning X Division champion in the company’s history.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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When To See Jupiter Join The Sky Show The crescent moon’s journey through the twilight sky continues over the following evenings.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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James could set a precedent of star players spending their twilight years in glamor markets on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The couple rented out Sloomoo Institute, an immersive slime experience, in New York City on Wednesday evening, May 13, to celebrate their son turning 4 alongside close family and friends.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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That ended the starter’s latest erratic evening.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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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
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Guests tend to gather at the patio bar to share stories of their treks over a few cocktails at sundown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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