as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
the glow of the western sky at sunset
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Recent Examples of sunset
With glasses of champagne in hand, guests enjoyed the sunset before sitting down to a family-style dinner in the main tent, which was adorned with lush vines, twinkling lights, and candles.
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Boycott, a lesbian party turned iconic bar, marks 20 years in Phoenix
In the dark, questions of life in the universe
Two hours after sunset, the rim was deserted.
—Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Sunrise and sunset will be about an hour earlier on Sunday and there will be more light in the morning, per Almanac.com.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
Comet Tracker: How To Find The Comet Using The Summer Triangle
Venus will sink soon after sunset, and in any case is more difficult to see from northern latitudes, so here’s another way to find the comet using the stars of the Summer Triangle, of which Vega is one.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Boycott, a lesbian party turned iconic bar, marks 20 years in Phoenix
In the dark, questions of life in the universe
Two hours after sunset, the rim was deserted.
—Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Sunrise and sunset will be about an hour earlier on Sunday and there will be more light in the morning, per Almanac.com.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
Comet Tracker: How To Find The Comet Using The Summer Triangle
Venus will sink soon after sunset, and in any case is more difficult to see from northern latitudes, so here’s another way to find the comet using the stars of the Summer Triangle, of which Vega is one.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
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Perhaps the most impressive features of this tiny home are the floor-to-ceiling windows, which provide tons of natural light throughout the day and give you a beautiful view of nature at dusk.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 40 people around the eastern city of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley on Wednesday, according to the country’s health ministry, and at dusk more strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs.Reuters, NBC News, 7 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
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The annual award show, which recognizes outstanding achievement in country music, features rising stars and veteran performers competing for the evening's top honors, including the New Artist of the Year award and the coveted Entertainer of the Year title.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Wednesday ∙ High: 89 ∙ Low: 73 ∙ Chances for showers and thunder from early morning until evening hours.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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These and other organic molecules likely formed in the twilight years of the earliest stars, perhaps as early as a few hundred million years after the Big Bang.Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Summit at Snoqualmie, in Washington, sells night-skiing tickets (hours are 4 to 9:30 P.M.) for $40; afternoon tickets for $58, or twilight tickets (starting at 2 P.M.) for $59.Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 12 Nov. 2024
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Watch a chainsaw art demo in Lumberjack Village at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Play a log rolling game in Lumberjack Village anytime from 2:30 p.m. until sundown.Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
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How to deal with anxiety around sunset Combatting icky feelings at sundown will depend on what’s causing them in the first place.Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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