as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
from morn to eve the settlers toiled to eke a living from the harsh land
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Recent Examples of eve
Like any artist about to launch his music to the world, Bad Bunny was nervous on the eve of the release of his new album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, on January 5.
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025
Rybakina split with Vukov, who had coached her for five years, on the eve of the 2024 U.S. Open.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Flashback: SoftBank's Son made a similar promise of $50 billion investment in Dec. 2016 on the eve of Trump's first term.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
On the eve of Inauguration Day, Trump World was feeling vindicated after the election proved that four years of federal investigations, felony convictions and political scandals didn’t dampen Trump’s appeal at the ballot box.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025
Rybakina split with Vukov, who had coached her for five years, on the eve of the 2024 U.S. Open.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Flashback: SoftBank's Son made a similar promise of $50 billion investment in Dec. 2016 on the eve of Trump's first term.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
On the eve of Inauguration Day, Trump World was feeling vindicated after the election proved that four years of federal investigations, felony convictions and political scandals didn’t dampen Trump’s appeal at the ballot box.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eve
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President Trump on Monday night signed an executive order authorizing the U.S. military to draft a plan for sending troops to the southern border.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Langs had gone to sleep on a Monday night in their own bed.—
Oren Peleg,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee is holding interviews Tuesday evening to determine who will fill the senate seat left vacant by new County Executive Kathy Klausmeier.—
Hannah Gaskill,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Top trends: Rich, dark brown tones, the resurgence of tweed and tartan fabrics, versatile tailoring from boxy and relaxed to sharp and sculptural silhouettes, diverse trouser styles ranging from pencil slim to wide and fluid, bold statement outerwear, and elevated evening and occasion wear.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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This bucket-list worthy kayaking experience starts at dusk and will take participants through the iconic Flowerpot Rock formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Piccadilly Circus is seen at dusk, on 7th January 2025, in London, England.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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At sunset, take a stroll along Hvar’s port, order a gelato, and people-watch as day turns into night.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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An aerial view of repair vehicles at sunset passing near beachfront homes that burned in the Palisades Fire as wildfires cause damage and loss through the LA region on January 15, 2025 in Malibu, California.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Eve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eve. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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