sunsets

noun

plural of sunset
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 reality star shared photos from her tropical birthday getaway, featuring colorful sunsets, underwater adventures, and what appears to be a stay at the exclusive Amanpulo resort. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026 In the fall, programmers rarely see a dramatic rise in viewership aligned to the earlier sunsets, though some data does indicate that people spend less money—and therefore likely less time—out and about as winter sets in. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2026 And beyond the financial benefits, Bowman said, earlier sunsets could make the theater more accessible to moviegoers with strict bedtimes. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 The 400-acre property gets great sunsets and somehow seems miles away from Dallas despite being just outside the city limits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 The first sunsets the Racial Equity Task Force and Commission on the Status of Women. — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 Big emotional moments are punctuated by striking shots of fiery, mountainside sunsets and comforting, homestead greenery. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026 The pigments were matched to sunsets painted by Turner and Monet, the sublime effects of which were caused by pollution from the Industrial Revolution, and so the work was likewise beautiful in direct proportion to the poisoning of our atmosphere. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 There’s wilderness, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets and time for a teenager to reflect on the future. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunsets
  1. twilights
  2. nights
  3. evenings
Noun
  • Venus Venus is conspicuous as July's long evening twilights fade.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of twilights
Noun
  • An activity board outside the cafe features a roster of events and activities such as lectures, yoga sessions, weekly trivia nights, twice-a-month jazz concerts in the lounge, and a monthly Makers’ Market with live music.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The initial aim is to provide one million nights of housing annually, for families traveling for medical care, survivors fleeing domestic violence, or those in need of emergency accommodation in the face of natural disasters.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of nights
Noun
  • Californians will experience less daylight in the evenings and more natural light when people are most active.
    — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Austin has spent her evenings the last few weeks knocking on voters’ doors, arguing for the cause.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of evenings

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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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