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 twilights
The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twilights
Noun
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The open desert sky delivers knockout sunsets and some of the region’s best storm watching.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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The West Coast community was once the site of a gold-mining settlement—there's even a miner's cemetery there—but today it's prized for its golden sunsets.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The European flax linen is breathable yet substantial, keeping you warm (but never too hot) during those cooler nights.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Everything… numbered events currently PPV and all of their fight nights Exclusive.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kravitz carried over a few timeless staples from the winter, like her long black coat—the perfect topper for dewy mornings and chilly evenings.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the evenings, his wife’s mother and father, who also fled Tehran, visit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Twilights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twilights. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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