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
In Key West, grab a cold one at the famed Sloppy Joe’s bar, see the famous five-toed cats at the Ernest Hemingway Home, dive into history at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and watch the glorious sunsets at Mallory Square.
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Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Tangerine Dream When choosing your color, why not take your cue from the season’s sunsets?
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 May 2026
No enrichment, no sunsets On the nuclear issue, former Israeli National Security Advisor Yaakov Amidror said Israel’s position remains uncompromising.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Because the station orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, the crew on board sees 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
And this isn't the first time San Diego has been called out for its incredible sunsets, receiving a similar honor in a separate study last year.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Desert sunsets are spectacularly colorful affairs and are best viewed from Tanque Verde Ridge Trail and Javelina Rocks.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Inside, the inviting Great Room is the place for gatherings with family and friends, while outside, the wraparound lānai opens to jaw-dropping views of the Pacific, the island’s Spouting Horn landmark, and Kauaʻi’s vibrant sunsets.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Mount Fuji’s westerly location means that clear nights offer spectacular sunsets, the sun dipping behind the peak, but sunrise is equally as magical, when the first rays cast their light on the cone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Tangerine Dream When choosing your color, why not take your cue from the season’s sunsets?
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 May 2026
No enrichment, no sunsets On the nuclear issue, former Israeli National Security Advisor Yaakov Amidror said Israel’s position remains uncompromising.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Because the station orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, the crew on board sees 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
And this isn't the first time San Diego has been called out for its incredible sunsets, receiving a similar honor in a separate study last year.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Desert sunsets are spectacularly colorful affairs and are best viewed from Tanque Verde Ridge Trail and Javelina Rocks.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Inside, the inviting Great Room is the place for gatherings with family and friends, while outside, the wraparound lānai opens to jaw-dropping views of the Pacific, the island’s Spouting Horn landmark, and Kauaʻi’s vibrant sunsets.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Mount Fuji’s westerly location means that clear nights offer spectacular sunsets, the sun dipping behind the peak, but sunrise is equally as magical, when the first rays cast their light on the cone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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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That said, Evermore's summer programming—beach DJs, movie nights on the sand, a resident sand sculpting artist, and holiday weekend events like a July 4th carnival and Labor Day Bay Games—makes staying put genuinely tempting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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One thing is dropping Friday nights, one thing is dropping a band.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
Noun
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One of the two living rooms spills out onto an ocean-facing deck anchored by a gas firepit, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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Dressier for summer evenings, a strapless linen top with wide-leg palazzo pants is the ultimate vacation find.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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