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
Stay long enough for sunsets that splash the sky in neon orange.
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Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Evenings continue to warm up, but the sunsets get later and later, delaying the start of your celestial pursuits.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Common areas include eight fireplaces, a billiards room, and winding stone staircases that lead to multiple terraces to take in the kaleidoscopic sunsets that paint the backdrop against the Santa Ynez mountains.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
Now, months later, residents say the gunfire has shattered their peace, ruining quiet strolls and sunsets on the neighborhood’s lakes.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Swoon-worthy sunsets and a diverse culinary scene have long defined Arizona’s second-largest city, Tucson—but its architectural legacy is just as compelling.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Some retirees are choosing to chase island life and beachfront sunsets, trading in their old routines for something that feels like a permanent vacation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
After a series of false starts, spring — and later sunsets – are almost here to stay.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The open desert sky delivers knockout sunsets and some of the region’s best storm watching.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Evenings continue to warm up, but the sunsets get later and later, delaying the start of your celestial pursuits.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Common areas include eight fireplaces, a billiards room, and winding stone staircases that lead to multiple terraces to take in the kaleidoscopic sunsets that paint the backdrop against the Santa Ynez mountains.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
Now, months later, residents say the gunfire has shattered their peace, ruining quiet strolls and sunsets on the neighborhood’s lakes.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Swoon-worthy sunsets and a diverse culinary scene have long defined Arizona’s second-largest city, Tucson—but its architectural legacy is just as compelling.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Some retirees are choosing to chase island life and beachfront sunsets, trading in their old routines for something that feels like a permanent vacation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
After a series of false starts, spring — and later sunsets – are almost here to stay.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The open desert sky delivers knockout sunsets and some of the region’s best storm watching.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunsets
Noun
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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 twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The kitchen runs a very cool rotating culinary collaboration with chefs from Rome’s most avant-garde eateries, alongside pop-up events and live music nights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The eight-day holiday that begins this week on April 1 often is marked with a seder on the first and second nights and may include such staples as brisket, matzoh ball soup, haroset and kugel.—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During their final 17 years with the luxury cruise line, Dottie Kulasa and Tom Drake spent many evenings in the Grand Dining Room hosting their guests.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Orion the Hunter and the rest of his stellar gang of bright stars and constellations begin evenings lower and lower in the west each evening.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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