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
Smartphones are surprisingly good at capturing sunrises, sunsets, and dramatic skies.
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The moon turns red once it is completely blocked by Earth’s shadow, illuminated by red-orange light from the sunsets and sunrises on the Earth, Petro said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Only light from Earth's atmosphere reaches the moon, and light reflected from Earth's sunrises and sunsets can give the moon a reddish color.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The Pacific fog lifts more often in September and October, leaving golden sunsets and warm afternoons perfect for wine tasting in the nearby Santa Ynez Valley.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There’s fresh seafood, history, music, and some of the most amazing sunsets in the South.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Book a lake view room to enjoy sunsets from your balcony.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
With 663 miles of beaches, Florida is rich in coastal escapes with white sand, clear blue water, and some of the best sunsets in the country.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
Original price $2,517 Enjoy beautiful end-of-summer sunsets while cooking up some seriously sizzling dinners with this sundown sizzle bundle.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The moon turns red once it is completely blocked by Earth’s shadow, illuminated by red-orange light from the sunsets and sunrises on the Earth, Petro said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Only light from Earth's atmosphere reaches the moon, and light reflected from Earth's sunrises and sunsets can give the moon a reddish color.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The Pacific fog lifts more often in September and October, leaving golden sunsets and warm afternoons perfect for wine tasting in the nearby Santa Ynez Valley.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There’s fresh seafood, history, music, and some of the most amazing sunsets in the South.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Book a lake view room to enjoy sunsets from your balcony.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
With 663 miles of beaches, Florida is rich in coastal escapes with white sand, clear blue water, and some of the best sunsets in the country.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
Original price $2,517 Enjoy beautiful end-of-summer sunsets while cooking up some seriously sizzling dinners with this sundown sizzle bundle.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunsets
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Threshold Printed Plush Throw This versatile blanket can be draped over accent chairs and sofas or used as a warm layer on a bed or for chilly fall nights outside.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Gaudin was not a kid who grew up listening to the Braves on hot summer nights in Georgia or Tennessee, South Carolina or Alabama.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The blazer is also lined, which comes in handy on chilly evenings.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Expect signature evenings from formal five-course dinners to relaxed grill nights under the stars.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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