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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 open desert sky delivers knockout sunsets and some of the region’s best storm watching.
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Ted Alvarez, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
The West Coast community was once the site of a gold-mining settlement—there's even a miner's cemetery there—but today it's prized for its golden sunsets.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Most take it in stride, or consider the situation at Indian Wells a fair tradeoff for the otherwise gorgeous backdrop of mountains, picturesque sunsets and lavish facilities.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Experts, including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Illinois Sleep Society, said earlier sunsets are better for our bodies, and said ending daylight saving time is the right move.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The start of daylight saving time this weekend will usher in later sunsets for Milwaukee residents – and the official start to spring is just weeks away.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
For some regions of the United States, including Rhode Island this will mean later sunsets and more daylight in the evenings.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 6 Mar. 2026
After the seasonal shift, sunsets will happen an hour later, while mornings will be darker.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
South Beach clubs regularly host international DJs, while rooftop bars give you the ocean views and skyline sunsets.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Ted Alvarez, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
The West Coast community was once the site of a gold-mining settlement—there's even a miner's cemetery there—but today it's prized for its golden sunsets.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Most take it in stride, or consider the situation at Indian Wells a fair tradeoff for the otherwise gorgeous backdrop of mountains, picturesque sunsets and lavish facilities.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Experts, including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Illinois Sleep Society, said earlier sunsets are better for our bodies, and said ending daylight saving time is the right move.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The start of daylight saving time this weekend will usher in later sunsets for Milwaukee residents – and the official start to spring is just weeks away.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
For some regions of the United States, including Rhode Island this will mean later sunsets and more daylight in the evenings.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 6 Mar. 2026
After the seasonal shift, sunsets will happen an hour later, while mornings will be darker.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
South Beach clubs regularly host international DJs, while rooftop bars give you the ocean views and skyline sunsets.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunsets
Noun
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The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The European flax linen is breathable yet substantial, keeping you warm (but never too hot) during those cooler nights.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Everything… numbered events currently PPV and all of their fight nights Exclusive.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kravitz carried over a few timeless staples from the winter, like her long black coat—the perfect topper for dewy mornings and chilly evenings.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the evenings, his wife’s mother and father, who also fled Tehran, visit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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