Synonyms of sunsets

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dusks
• twilights
• nights
• evenings
• sundowns
• nightfalls
• eves
• gloamings
• crepuscules
• eventides
• darks
• nighttimes
• evenfalls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sunrises
• mornings
• auroras
• dawns
• daylights
• morns
• days
• lights
• daytimes
• daybreaks
• sunups
• cockcrows
• forenoons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sunsets

The changing colors in Blue Sea Sky draw inspiration from its surroundings, including the blue ocean waters, green palm fronds, orange sunsets, and pink Art Deco neon facades. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Oceans and ants, sewing machines and sunsets, strangers and screen doors, microwaves and mountains, rocks and racquets, lamps and laughter all prove equally worthy. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

The spectacular views overlooking Yacht Harbour Marina make Harborside a favorite for special occasions, while the Beach House is one of Captiva’s hottest spots for open-air dining and stunning sunsets. — South Seas Island Resort, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Michigan’s Oval Beach came in fourth with 14,000 hashtags, offering a wide stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline, freshwater swimming, rolling dunes, and sunsets that can rival those along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026

Add in the private shoreline, epic Aegean sunsets and Athens' ancient history just beyond, and Aesthesis delivers the full Riviera fairytale—with the perfect design edit. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Take advantage of milder temperatures—and post-work sunsets before daylight savings kick in—by rounding off your look with oversized frames. — India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026

That sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere, where the blues are scattered away, and the reds are bent towards the moon, essentially casts the colors of the Earth's sunrises and sunsets onto the lunar surface. — Marina Jurica, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Book facing the ocean to catch the dramatic sunsets, and choose the Sapphire Junior Suite or any room category above it to gain access to Haute Living, a private lounge stocked with complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026