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as in dark
a time or place of little or no light
stumbled around the twilight of the shuttered room, unable to see where she was going
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as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
watched as twilight descended and the woods fell silent
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Recent Examples of twilight
Viewers may also buy into the narrative of Messi, in his twilight years, potentially winning one last international trophy.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Polish media and political analysts are debating whether this might be the 68-year-old Tusk's political twilight.
—Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
How to view planet alignment 2025 Planet parades must be observed during twilight between dawn and sunset so a glowing sky does not obscure the view.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Amidst the urban twilight, two friends take photos at one of the last New York City phone booths when the phone begins to ring.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Polish media and political analysts are debating whether this might be the 68-year-old Tusk's political twilight.
—Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
How to view planet alignment 2025 Planet parades must be observed during twilight between dawn and sunset so a glowing sky does not obscure the view.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Amidst the urban twilight, two friends take photos at one of the last New York City phone booths when the phone begins to ring.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twilight
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While their peak nights won't arrive until July 30, these twin displays will slowly build throughout the second half of July, making Sunday the first real chance to catch a shooting star after dark this summer since the Bootids meteor shower in late June.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The chocolate is a custom blend of milk and dark that gives it a sharper flavor.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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The Roman Forum at dusk—that was the monumental setting for Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda show tonight.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Today, almost all lighthouses are automated, meaning their lights run on timers, or in the case of Hillsboro, a photo cell that goes on at dusk and turns off at dawn.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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In the summer, open-air cinema and theater performances take over an amphitheater on the edge of the lake, which makes for a stunning setting for watching the sunset.—
Emily Manthei,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Additionally, the vibrant colors of sunrises and sunsets is an exercise in physics but is a natural process that proves Earth is not flat.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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In Caitlin Clark's absence from the WNBA All-Star game, Sabrina Ionescu won the 3-point contest on Friday night.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Temperatures in that area often fell below freezing at night.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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The evening Men's Bible Fellowship meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday, at 6:00 PM.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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Temperatures are expected to cool to 76 degrees this evening.—
Tory Basile,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Mercury and Venus are partially shrouded in darkness, and Mars’ characteristic red hue is on full display.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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For the Trondheim Synagogue, Shabbat begins at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and ends at 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays, regardless of the time of year and whether or not there’s sunlight or polar darkness.—
Dan Fellner,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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That experience includes a few minutes of weightlessness and great views of Earth against the blackness of space, from an altitude of more than 62 miles (100 kilometers).—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 July 2025
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The Atacama Desert is known for the inky blackness of its nights, and is considered one of the best on Earth for stargazing.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.—
Meg Donohue,
Town & Country,
31 Jan. 2023
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
Peoplemag,
31 Jan. 2023
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“Twilight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twilight. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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