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
One is reminded of the chemical smog that grants us such vibrant sunsets; who ever said the end of the world wouldn’t be beautiful?
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
November brings pristine snow, magical light, and long sunsets as the continent awakens from winter.
—Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
From the surf and the sand, the shopping and sunsets, the pier and restaurants — Surf City was a place Kelly Miller hoped to share with travelers from around the world.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
The winery is perched on Atkins Road overlooking rows of vineyards and boasting some of the best sunsets in town.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Other snaps showed the family enjoying the beach and watching sunsets.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
In the Southern Hemisphere, the days are getting longer as summer approaches, and sunsets are later.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Upstairs, entertainment opportunities abound with a full bar (including the other Dacor wine dispenser and three fridges), and a private deck with yet another fire pit for front-row views of El Dorado Hill’s most dazzling sunsets.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
These stops boast fabulous flights, outdoor patios, world-class sunsets, and serene mountain views, even friendly farm animals at Peaks of Otter Winery.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
November brings pristine snow, magical light, and long sunsets as the continent awakens from winter.
—Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
From the surf and the sand, the shopping and sunsets, the pier and restaurants — Surf City was a place Kelly Miller hoped to share with travelers from around the world.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
The winery is perched on Atkins Road overlooking rows of vineyards and boasting some of the best sunsets in town.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Other snaps showed the family enjoying the beach and watching sunsets.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
In the Southern Hemisphere, the days are getting longer as summer approaches, and sunsets are later.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Upstairs, entertainment opportunities abound with a full bar (including the other Dacor wine dispenser and three fridges), and a private deck with yet another fire pit for front-row views of El Dorado Hill’s most dazzling sunsets.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
These stops boast fabulous flights, outdoor patios, world-class sunsets, and serene mountain views, even friendly farm animals at Peaks of Otter Winery.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunsets
Noun
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Since there was no elimination last week, viewer votes from Dedication Night and Wicked Night were combined with the judges’ scores from both nights to determine the couple sent home.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The seven-date concert series will see Bon Jovi perform four nights at New York City’s Madison Square Garden before hopping across the pond and playing gigs in Edinburgh, Dublin, and London.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vaccination appointments are available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic seven days a week, including during evenings and weekends.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Most evenings call for pilsners, light beers, lagers — products designed for sociability, moderation and steady enjoyment.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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