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
Tangerine Dream When choosing your color, why not take your cue from the season’s sunsets?
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Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 May 2026
The on-site Rosemary Bar offers a breezy, stylish setting for cocktails and an ideal spot to take in the sunset.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
The disembarkation process will continue until sunset, before restarting Monday morning, according to Diana Rojas Alvarez, health operations lead at the World Health Organization.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
One highlight is grabbing a cocktail and heading to the quiet, lounge-style rooftop to watch the sunset.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 May 2026
The on-site Rosemary Bar offers a breezy, stylish setting for cocktails and an ideal spot to take in the sunset.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
The disembarkation process will continue until sunset, before restarting Monday morning, according to Diana Rojas Alvarez, health operations lead at the World Health Organization.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
One highlight is grabbing a cocktail and heading to the quiet, lounge-style rooftop to watch the sunset.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
Noun
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Most outdoor options today are weather-resistant and can be programmed to switch on at dusk.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Brian said that his wife fell overboard from their eight-foot dinghy while the couple motored back to their yacht, Soulmate, off the coast of Elbow Cay around dusk.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The Boston Fleet and Ottawa Charge had six nights off between Games 1 and 2 of their series, with Game 2 taking place Friday night in Canada’s capital.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Former Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky said the night’s biggest surprise was Pratt’s performance.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Both events promise unforgettable views of the sun's corona, plunging daytime into an eerie twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Patterson’s comments came at the tail-end of Missouri’s annual legislative session and the twilight of his term as speaker.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The hearts and minds of Braves players were on Bobby Cox on a sunny evening at Dodger Stadium before the middle game of a three-game series against the Dodgers — a game that meant very little, considering the news of the day.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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The red couch had once been the warm center of family evenings.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Come sundown, grab a drink at the cigar lounge Le Fumoir.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Using binoculars, begin looking a quarter hour after sundown, low in the west-northwest.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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