as in dusks
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 Synonyms for twilights
Noun
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Smartphones are surprisingly good at capturing sunrises, sunsets, and dramatic skies.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025 -
The moon turns red once it is completely blocked by Earth’s shadow, illuminated by red-orange light from the sunsets and sunrises on the Earth, Petro said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Threshold Printed Plush Throw This versatile blanket can be draped over accent chairs and sofas or used as a warm layer on a bed or for chilly fall nights outside.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Gaudin was not a kid who grew up listening to the Braves on hot summer nights in Georgia or Tennessee, South Carolina or Alabama.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The blazer is also lined, which comes in handy on chilly evenings.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Expect signature evenings from formal five-course dinners to relaxed grill nights under the stars.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Twilights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twilights. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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