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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
Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
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
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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Noun
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
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
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
Noun
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Three juveniles were arrested in connection with an armed carjacking in New Haven on Monday afternoon, leading to a police pursuit that ended in a crash off of Interstate 91.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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The director of the National Head Start Association said their grant recipients also weren’t able to receive reimbursements on Tuesday — although their service was restored shortly after an afternoon guidance from the Trump administration specified that Head Start is exempted from the order.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Watch on Deadline Winners will be revealed in a black-tie ceremony February 22 in the Town & Gown ballroom at USC.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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On Sunday, January 19, at a pre-inauguration black-tie dinner, Musk, 53, was spotted chatting with his Neuralink colleague Shivon Zilis — the mother of his three youngest children.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In the clubhouse, smoothing the path for Shohei Ohtani.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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Powered by nourishing shea butter and jojoba oil, this silicone-free formula hydrates, softens, and enhances shine while smoothing unruly hair.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
27 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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For business leaders, this shift demands a reevaluation of digital strategies and advertising, with a focus on balancing growth with consumer well-being and identifying sustainable channels for the future.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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So far, just one death has been recorded in Louisiana in a patient over age 65 who had underlying medical conditions.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Marcy Thompson: And in 1903, at age 32, Margarethe Hilferding became the first Austrian woman to receive her medical degree from the University of Vienna after completing her entire formal education there.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
23 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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The traditional white-tie dinner and dance, held Dec. 28, remains one of the most prestigious stages for the young scions of worldwide cultural and political leaders.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
30 Dec. 2024
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The Swan Ball, Nashville's grandest white-tie gala, returned for its 62nd year on Saturday, June 1, with a garden party theme at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.—
LaRawn Scaife Rhea,
The Tennessean,
2 June 2024
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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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