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as in afternoon
a later period of one's life
now in the evening of their lives, the married couple are ready to hand the family business over to the next generation
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as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
in the evening a reddish glow often appears on the mountaintops
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as in black-tie
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as in smoothing
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
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as in balancing
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure
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Recent Examples of evening
Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
However, as of about 2 p.m. Thursday, road conditions were back to normal in the Milwaukee area, clearing the way for an easier evening commute for most people.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017
Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.
—Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017
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Noun
Wallen looked like he was being shut out, too, until he was finally named in the biggest category of the evening.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
However, as of about 2 p.m. Thursday, road conditions were back to normal in the Milwaukee area, clearing the way for an easier evening commute for most people.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Evening procession: The Feast closes with an procession following the 8 p.m. Mass on Aug. 15.
—Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017
Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.
—Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evening
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His attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday afternoon.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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On Thursday afternoon, the Texas football program announced that Louisiana Tech had been added to its schedule for the 2028 season.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Copied Share Commanders go three-and-out Rohan Nadkarni Only three plays and six yards for the Commanders on their first drive of the night.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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But the stability, low-profile, and various brightness levels makes the BioLite 425 ideal for night running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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The concert will be followed by a black-tie optional dinner and dance at the Mandarin Oriental New York.Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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The teaser clip begins with the former ambassador, alive and well, escorting Kate to a black-tie affair.Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Powered by retinol and hyaluronic acid, the smoothing cream visibly firms and plumps the skin while offering a potent dose of hydration designed to last.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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This smoothing flatiron leaves strands looking pin-straight and glossy with an internal temperature of 365 degrees Fahrenheit to polish hair without frying it.Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bitech Technologies plans to pursue innovative energy technologies and become a grid-balancing operator by developing a portfolio of battery energy storage and solar projects.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, this is likely to be a challenge, as each store has unique staffing needs that require balancing workers’ expectations and operational realities.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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But not every child in that age range is ready for strength training.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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That theory is supported by the style of the necklace as well as the quality and age of the stones, the auction house Sotheby’s said in a press release.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Shots of a lioness silhouetted against a sunset and trees silhouetted against a stormy sky are very detailed; the contours of the lioness and both the texture and color of leaves and bark on the trees come through without looking blown out.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Think about the jackass, who probably isn’t enjoying a stunning pink-purple sunset.Tim Zientek, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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The white-tie gathering sees members of the royal family welcome hundreds of diplomats to the royal residence in London.Erin Hill, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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The annual white-tie event is known not only for raising money for various Catholic charities, but for being an opportunity for presidential candidates to get their comedy on.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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