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
Strings on folk or rock albums often exist to bolster melodies or add some easy drama; Eisenberg uses them as bursts of color, miniature sunsets briefly illuminating their melodies before sinking below the horizon.
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Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
The gorgeous grounds, twice daily game drives, incredible wildlife sightings, and savanna sunsets were all nothing short of breathtaking.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The pools, oceans, views, and sunsets?
—Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
Evenings continue to warm up, but the sunsets get later and later, delaying the start of your celestial pursuits.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Common areas include eight fireplaces, a billiards room, and winding stone staircases that lead to multiple terraces to take in the kaleidoscopic sunsets that paint the backdrop against the Santa Ynez mountains.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
Now, months later, residents say the gunfire has shattered their peace, ruining quiet strolls and sunsets on the neighborhood’s lakes.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Swoon-worthy sunsets and a diverse culinary scene have long defined Arizona’s second-largest city, Tucson—but its architectural legacy is just as compelling.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Some retirees are choosing to chase island life and beachfront sunsets, trading in their old routines for something that feels like a permanent vacation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
The gorgeous grounds, twice daily game drives, incredible wildlife sightings, and savanna sunsets were all nothing short of breathtaking.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The pools, oceans, views, and sunsets?
—Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
Evenings continue to warm up, but the sunsets get later and later, delaying the start of your celestial pursuits.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Common areas include eight fireplaces, a billiards room, and winding stone staircases that lead to multiple terraces to take in the kaleidoscopic sunsets that paint the backdrop against the Santa Ynez mountains.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
Now, months later, residents say the gunfire has shattered their peace, ruining quiet strolls and sunsets on the neighborhood’s lakes.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Swoon-worthy sunsets and a diverse culinary scene have long defined Arizona’s second-largest city, Tucson—but its architectural legacy is just as compelling.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Some retirees are choosing to chase island life and beachfront sunsets, trading in their old routines for something that feels like a permanent vacation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunsets
Noun
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Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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But those shootarounds can be canceled for any number of reasons, including if the game is the second in consecutive nights, or if the team is in the middle of a tough stretch of travel or practiced the day before.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The two nights reportedly smashed venue records, grossing $33 million and placing him at the top of the list of potential global touring acts in the coming year.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the afternoons and evenings, diners can enjoy ice cream from the iconic Gunther’s.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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For those searching for good pickup, many of the Denver rec centers have open gyms in the afternoons and evenings.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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