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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
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
Bannon, host of the War Room podcast, made the claim during a speech at the New York Young Republican Club's annual gala on Sunday evening.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 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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President Biden reflected on his tenure in office and his international impact in his address to Democratic Party members at their holiday reception on Sunday evening.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
Bannon, host of the War Room podcast, made the claim during a speech at the New York Young Republican Club's annual gala on Sunday evening.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 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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Two students were in critical condition as of Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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On Monday afternoon, Madison Police Chief Shon Barners said a teacher and a teen student were killed, while noting the shooter’s family has been cooperating with police.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Mangione was spotted for the first time Monday night as he was led into a Pennsylvania court.Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Play-by-play of final night:Taylor Swift ends record-breaking Eras Tour in Vancouver This number does not include resale prices.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The first awards were presented at a black-tie gala hosted by K.T. Oslin and Roger Miller during CMA’s Entertainment Expo, also known as the Talent Buyers Entertainment Marketplace.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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In a world often painted in muted tones, Ashley Longshore enters like a firework display at a black-tie gala.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Editors and dermatologists alike love it for its fine line–smoothing powers, along with its ability to dramatically lighten dark spots caused by sun damage.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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This oil is also spiked with rice bran oil, which is rich in skin-smoothing antioxidants.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Knowing when to communicate and when not to is an art that involves balancing transparency with strategy, clarity with timing and empowerment with guidance.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Success requires balancing profitability with evolving consumer preferences for longer device retention and sustainability.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His wife, Eva Perón, who died from cancer at age 33, became an idol for the country’s poor.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some have testicles that are malfunctioning in testosterone production, while others see a decline in the hormone because of age.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hawaii Governor Josh Green ordered that U.S. and state flags be flown at half-staff at the Hawaii State Capitol and on all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National Guard from sunrise until sunset on Saturday at the direction of the president.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the movie’s iconic ending, the two ride off into the sunset on Ronald’s lawn mower.Victoria Edel, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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While the royal family's website doesn't specify any etiquette around state banquets, the glittering dinners are famously formal with extensive preparations, a white-tie dress code, tiara wear and speeches.Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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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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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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