How to Use autumnal in a Sentence

autumnal

adjective

• The spring, or vernal, equinox happens around March 19-20 and, like the autumnal equinox, is when the day and night are of equal length.
  — Carlie Procell, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2024
• The autumnal equinox is what marks the first official day of fall.
  — Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2024
• There are two equinoxes: The autumnal equinox and the vernal equinox.
  — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 May 2023
• The autumnal equinox on September 22 marks the start of fall.
  — Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024
• In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox is Sept. 22, marking the start of the fall season.
  — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2022
• Days will turn cooler after Sept. 23, the date of the autumnal equinox.
  — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2023
• Cousins puts an autumnal twist on these with his Maple Pear Crisp.
  — Michael J. Solender, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
• The autumnal equinox took place a month ago, marking the end of summer and the start of fall across the Northern Hemisphere.
  — Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2022
• Thyme, lemon zest, and a touch of nutmeg are a welcome change of pace in this autumnal dessert.
  — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
• The autumnal equinox marks the time when the sun crosses from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere.
  — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 31 Aug. 2022
• And fall just ended – prime time for our autumnal alt-folk king.
  — Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2024
• The autumnal equinox is at the end of September, marking the change of seasons as the days grow shorter.
  — Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 30 July 2024
• Most people mark the first day of autumn on the autumnal equinox, which this year is Thursday, Sept. 22.
  — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022
• In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox is Sunday, Sept. 22, marking the start of the fall season.
  — Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
• In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox is Sunday, Sept. 22, marking the start of the fall season.
  — Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
• The Come On Over singer’s pink look follows her autumnal hairdo, a bright fiery red.
  — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
• The 22 miles of hiking trails provide a front-row seat to the awe-inspiring autumnal mise-en-scène.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2023
• If the October full moon occurs near the autumnal equinox, it's deemed the Harvest Moon.
  — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE.com, 18 Jan. 2022
• To mark the new duty (and his first birthday as King), Charles was photographed in the glowing autumnal light of an ancient oak in the park.
  — Stacy Lambe, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
• Her top pro tips to achieve the look: Go through your makeup bag and pull out your favorite autumnal colors.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
• Raise a pumpkin spice latte to fall’s return — the autumnal equinox takes place at 8:03 p.m. tonight.
  — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2022
• The autumnal equinox took place a month ago, on September 23, marking the end of summer and the start of fall across the Northern Hemisphere.
  — Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2023
• Día de Muertos, an autumnal tradition, invites the dead back to the world of the living.
  — John Paul Brammer, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
• In my mind, October 1 feels more like the official start of fall than the autumnal equinox.
  — Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 29 Sep. 2020
• Don’t be fooled by the heat—fall is right around the corner, which means there’s no better time to start planning your autumnal bed scheme like now.
  — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 July 2024
• The studio stage of the shoot wraps in July, with a final round of filming set for the Jura, against the backdrop of the autumnal colors of its woods.
  — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 July 2024
• An extra full moon There will be four full moons between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox.
  — Geoff Chester, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
• Stir it into oatmeal for the perfect autumnal start to your day.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2023
• Nail polish There is no clearer sign of fall than the transition from a pale pink manicure to one of deep autumnal tones.
  — Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
• Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.
  — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 13 Dec 2024