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 The goal was to improve the company’s proprietary dithering algorithm to produce more natural-looking colors on faces, add detail to textures like grass, and to help smooth gradients so photos of sunsets, for example, look better. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026 The best chance for snow will come between sunset on Friday and sunrise on Saturday. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 Because with the way this Broncos offense is trending, those lungs will be burning like a Coachella sunset. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2026 Warm orange touches in textured rugs and display case interiors aim to capture the rich, rosy light of Roman sunsets. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
  1. dusk
  2. night
  3. twilight
  4. evening
  5. sundown
Noun
  • Unlike many mosquito species that bite mostly at dawn and dusk, the mosquitoes carrying dengue feed aggressively during daytime hours and thrive in humid residential environments.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As dusks settle in over the field, family and friends cheer for Patriot High School girls flag football team during the team’s first CIF Playoff win.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of dusk
Noun
  • Russia's defense ministry said Sunday that its forces destroyed 142 Ukrainian drones during the night.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Evgeni Malkin had two assists and Arturs Silovs stopped 20 shots for the Penguins, who broke a four-game skid Saturday night against the Kings in the opener of their California trip.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of night
Noun
  • Pieces are held together by large C clamps as the bridge prepares to slip into its twilight stage.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • On the first night of the charter, Kerry sends Alex to accompany the guests on their twilight kayak excursion, during which the guests are spared any paddling.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of twilight
Noun
  • One honest update may do more than another evening of reluctant cooperation.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The court denied taking up the Justice Department's appeal on Monday evening, just hours after it was filed.
    — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of evening
Noun
  • Our goal was to take it easy during the daylight hours with a gentle hike or two, and store up our energy for a nocturnal expedition come sundown.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
  • That includes the pig Specky has been forced to kill that day, his inauguration as the new kid at the abattoir — somehow, come sundown, the beast is back, laddishly forgiving of Specky, and ready to share a pint with him.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of sundown

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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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