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
The neighborhood/area Savvy visitors often prefer to stay along beguiling Atlantic Seaboard neighborhoods like Bantry Bay and Clifton for their stunning water views and endless sunsets, or in the lively Gardens or Seapoint areas with their hip cafés and boutiques.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Earth’s atmosphere scatters shorter blue wavelengths more efficiently, allowing warmer red and orange tones to dominate — the same effect that produces vivid sunsets.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Its wraparound porch overlooking the bay provides a perch for taking in postcard-perfect sunsets, adding to this eatery’s appeal.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
For one notable example, the Portland Trail Blazers own the Milwaukee Bucks’ first-round picks outright in 2029 and via swap in 2030, although the current system sunsets after the 2029 draft and would have to be reauthorized by the league.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
One where mornings begin with the sunrise, days revolve around meal times, and slow evening sunsets melt effortlessly into the sea.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
Wind appears in both poetic and dramatic moments, along with shifts in light, sunsets, and so on.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 19 May 2026
The sunsets here are arguably the best on the South Shore, overlooking the boats in the marina and city skyline.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Earth’s atmosphere scatters shorter blue wavelengths more efficiently, allowing warmer red and orange tones to dominate — the same effect that produces vivid sunsets.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Its wraparound porch overlooking the bay provides a perch for taking in postcard-perfect sunsets, adding to this eatery’s appeal.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
For one notable example, the Portland Trail Blazers own the Milwaukee Bucks’ first-round picks outright in 2029 and via swap in 2030, although the current system sunsets after the 2029 draft and would have to be reauthorized by the league.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
One where mornings begin with the sunrise, days revolve around meal times, and slow evening sunsets melt effortlessly into the sea.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
Wind appears in both poetic and dramatic moments, along with shifts in light, sunsets, and so on.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 19 May 2026
The sunsets here are arguably the best on the South Shore, overlooking the boats in the marina and city skyline.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunsets
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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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The overall vibe is one of contemporary chic, with retractable glass walls, fireplaces for cooler nights, heavenly bathtubs, and unique art pieces that make each room feel special.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Two nights after throwing 21 pitches over 1⅔ innings, Johnson threw 124 pitches over 7⅓ strong innings to beat the host Aggies (41-14) before a crowd of 6,934.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Quince's cotton cashmere cardigan is ideal for chilly plane cabins and brisk evenings, and can easily be tied around your shoulders when the weather warms up.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The effort requires an all-hands-on-deck effort, Suleyman told me, referencing his daily chats with CEO Satya Nadella in the early mornings and evenings.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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