as in dusks
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 sunsets
Both of the private beaches are likely to be within view, and the sunsets from here are sublime.
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Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
This basic, 20-room boutique property is the perfect setting for walking to island restaurants and embarking on excursions or enjoying sunsets from the oversized beachfront, complete with a bar and restaurant.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
When the cold, snow, and early sunsets make long walks difficult, dog parks offer a safe space for dogs to socialize and burn off energy instead of being cooped up indoors.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Friday showed that the sun is starting to set noticeably later, and that the dark days of the city’s earliest sunsets have been left behind with the old year.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026
December doubles down—lights, parties, rituals designed to make the early sunsets feel intentional.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
An affinity for rain and endless sunsets instead of four-lane highways.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Daylight saving time ends in just a few days, which means an extra hour of sleep is on the way — but so are earlier sunsets.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
This basic, 20-room boutique property is the perfect setting for walking to island restaurants and embarking on excursions or enjoying sunsets from the oversized beachfront, complete with a bar and restaurant.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
When the cold, snow, and early sunsets make long walks difficult, dog parks offer a safe space for dogs to socialize and burn off energy instead of being cooped up indoors.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Friday showed that the sun is starting to set noticeably later, and that the dark days of the city’s earliest sunsets have been left behind with the old year.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026
December doubles down—lights, parties, rituals designed to make the early sunsets feel intentional.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
An affinity for rain and endless sunsets instead of four-lane highways.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Daylight saving time ends in just a few days, which means an extra hour of sleep is on the way — but so are earlier sunsets.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunsets
Noun
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Consider this your guide for planning weeknight dinners, date nights or after-work fare across the Des Moines metro.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Two nights after falling at lowly Washington, the Magic beat the Nets for the eighth straight time to improve to 21-17.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Settle in for some of the area’s best cocktails before the venue becomes an all-out dance party with a DJ on weekend evenings.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Daytime acts will include soloists or duos, and evenings will feature full bands spanning country, rock, and regional favorites.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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