as in darkened
being without light or without much light
under a dusk sky, the campers wearily bedded down for the night
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as in sunset
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we stopped playing at dusk, since it was getting too dark to see the ball
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as in night
a time or place of little or no light
legends of fearsome beasts living in the dusk of the great forest
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as in shade
partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays
the forbidding dusk of Germany's famed Black Forest
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as in to darken
to grow dark
the grief-stricken woman continued to sit in the dusking room until she was completely enveloped in darkness
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Recent Examples of dusk
Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2021
The park is open 8 a.m. to dusk year-round, while the information and gift center is open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. now through Thanksgiving and vary with the season.
—oregonlive, 14 Mar. 2020
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2025
Jeanne is 15, a restless adolescent among a tribe of younger children in an orphanage in the mountains where she is first seen wandering at dusk, her way lit by the snow’s reflective glitter.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Forgive me for skipping dinner, but my pre-dusk meals were simply not going to be outshone.
—Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2021
The park is open 8 a.m. to dusk year-round, while the information and gift center is open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. now through Thanksgiving and vary with the season.
—oregonlive, 14 Mar. 2020
Noun
Commercial and residential buildings at dusk in the Minato district of Tokyo, Japan.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2025
Jeanne is 15, a restless adolescent among a tribe of younger children in an orphanage in the mountains where she is first seen wandering at dusk, her way lit by the snow’s reflective glitter.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusk
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The best of which is having the time to stop and watch the sunset.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2025
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The planet parade that began in January will then come to an end by mid-to-late February, as Saturn sinks increasingly lower in the sky each night after sunset, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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At the Calumet City VFW Tuesday night, Patton thanked the packed bar of supporters for their aid in his efforts to unseat Jones.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Colombian pop-rock band Morat headlines Day 3 of the 2025 Viña del Mar International Song Festival, performing Tuesday night (Feb. 25) at the Quinta Vergara amphitheater in the coastal city of Viña del Mar in Chile.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
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Stockman Products The biggest generational changes come out back in the galley, which still relies on the full-height hatch to provide plenty of shade and weather coverage overhead.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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Botanical Name: Iris reticulata Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade Soil Type: Nutrient-rich, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5) 07 of 11 Giant Snowdrop A bulbous perennial in the amaryllis family, Giant Snowdrops produce large, solitary white flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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The clouds are still in sunlight while the ground is darkening after the Sun sets.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
12 Feb. 2025
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The ice sheet has thinned and darkened since the early 1990’s, especially around its edges….—
Rob Crossan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The fire broke out when the bus was on the corner of Cambridge and Northampton roads in the Cleveland area, filling the suburban street with a dark cloud of smoke.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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An open-wide view is way more important than a dark sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Just add a heeled barely-there sandal and elegant evening clutch.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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On Wednesday evening, the LakeShow hosted the Charlotte Hornets in the first game after the All-Star break.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Schwarzenegger is learning to define success for himself outside the shadow of his famous family.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Rowley will play Will, a young man caught between two worlds who wants belonging, respect, and a future beyond the shadows of the forest.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Depths are a murky environment with unique gameplay mechanics tied to darkness and light, so players better not skimp on lanterns and torches.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Culture Ministry officials are also debating whether some statues with murky provenance could be fakes.—
Mike Ives,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Dusk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusk. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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