twilight

noun

ˈtwī-ˌlīt How to pronounce twilight (audio)
Definition of twilightnext
1
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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2
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 The club’s talismanic captain is in the twilight of his career and Gomez’s patchy fitness record is a concern, while Jacquet and Leoni are both highly regarded but young and unproven in English football. — James Pearce, New York Times, 25 July 2026 In the twilight of their lives, the Harlemite partners in crime are now more self-critical than ever before. — Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026 The real emotion came in the twilight hours with no spectators around — DeChambeau standing in high grass on the fifth hole with two rules officials, pleading his case and ultimately losing the argument. — Doug Ferguson, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 At twilight, the bell began to toll again, erratic, like a spoon pinging the side of a coffee cup. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for twilight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twilight
  1. dark
  2. dusk
  3. shadows
  4. sunset
  5. night
  6. evening
  7. darkness
  8. blackness
Noun
  • Each person’s light-dark exposure also differs depending on habits and location, which makes timing the biological clock difficult to measure precisely.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
  • Open areas around Wolfe Lake and Chignecto Campground provide good visibility toward the southwest during the eclipse, while the surrounding dark-sky corridor supports decent Perseid observing conditions after dark.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of dark
Noun
  • Bears are most active after the sun goes down, or even at dawn or dusk, according to Fish and Game.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026
  • Sundown Sundays are summer fun-days (and ideal to combat any Sunday Scaries) with a growing crowd through dusk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of dusk
Noun
  • Mixing a sharp slider with a changeup and fastball from the sunshine into the shadows early in the game, Cease had very little hard contact.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • And as eye makeup continues its renaissance–with colorful liners, statement shadows and playful mascaras everywhere from the catwalks to TikTok–there’s never been a better time to experiment.
    — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Definition of shadows
Noun
  • Here’s where to catch the skyline, the sunset, and one more round before the autumn breeze rolls in.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The premium is well worth it for sunset views of the water and a front-row seat to the ferries, fishers, and sailboats passing through.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Definition of sunset
Noun
  • The card also features an IBF lightweight title defense between Raymond Muratalla and Robson Conceicao, promising an exciting night.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Forward Jason Robertson has signed a one-year, $12 million contract to remain with the Dallas Stars, the team announced Tuesday night.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of night
Noun
  • The lightweight sweater is cozy for chilly flights, breezy ferry rides, or cool evenings by the water, but doesn’t take up much space in your suitcase.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The couple appeared to end the getaway on a positive note after Alli, encouraged by the other women, sent Jesse a flirtatious text while out for the evening.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of evening
Noun
  • Simply find a safe location away from city lights, give your eyes at least 20 minutes to adapt to the darkness and look across the sky rather than directly at the radiant.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • There’s an edge and inherent darkness in both your sound and visuals.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of darkness
Noun
  • Experts say that the biggest challenge at that extreme level of blackness is actually measuring it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 June 2026
  • In the restaurant, my dad looked at me with the passionate conviction of a man who was confident in his Blackness and wanted nothing more than to pass it on.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Definition of blackness

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