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
Our sunsets look like the sky is showing off every single evening.
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Becky Bartkowski, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
If so, keep it straightforward with east-facing for sunrise and west-facing for sunsets.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
In summer, sunrise often happens while many of us are still asleep and evening sunsets can occur well after the workday is over.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Closer to sunsets after family dinners in the Lake Norman area, where her parents moved about a year ago.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s certainly no harm in capturing Oahu’s gorgeous sunsets and lush trails on your phone or camera, but Domingo recommends keeping some spots private.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Lynne Charette says sunsets are beautiful near Cal State Long Beach.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
At night, guests can dance barefoot in the sand to DJs, bands, and sunsets.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
At this sanctuary surrounded by the Sonoran Desert, rich red sunsets are built into the framework, casting a dusky glow on everything and everyone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Becky Bartkowski, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
If so, keep it straightforward with east-facing for sunrise and west-facing for sunsets.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
In summer, sunrise often happens while many of us are still asleep and evening sunsets can occur well after the workday is over.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Closer to sunsets after family dinners in the Lake Norman area, where her parents moved about a year ago.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s certainly no harm in capturing Oahu’s gorgeous sunsets and lush trails on your phone or camera, but Domingo recommends keeping some spots private.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Lynne Charette says sunsets are beautiful near Cal State Long Beach.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
At night, guests can dance barefoot in the sand to DJs, bands, and sunsets.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
At this sanctuary surrounded by the Sonoran Desert, rich red sunsets are built into the framework, casting a dusky glow on everything and everyone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunsets
Noun
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The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Its benefits can offset the annual fee, but the hotel credit is broken up semiannually and only applies to stays of two nights or longer booked through Bilt Travel.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My mom struggled with her new role as the sole breadwinner and spent many evenings crying alone in her bedroom.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Riders meet on Thursday evenings at 8pm at Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington Park (Esplanade and Mystery St); check their socials for more details.—
Outside,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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