as in sunset
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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Recent Examples of sundown
Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, begins at sundown on Friday.
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Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
The opening ceremony and parade takes place after sundown Thursday, Oct. 17.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2024
Happy Frights is kid-friendly, whereas Haunting Nights, which starts at sundown, is recommended for guests 13 and up.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: Rosh Hashanah, a two-day holiday that marks the Jewish New Year, started at sundown on Wednesday and ends Friday night.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
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Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
The opening ceremony and parade takes place after sundown Thursday, Oct. 17.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2024
Happy Frights is kid-friendly, whereas Haunting Nights, which starts at sundown, is recommended for guests 13 and up.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: Rosh Hashanah, a two-day holiday that marks the Jewish New Year, started at sundown on Wednesday and ends Friday night.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
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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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Rising in the south-east after sunset, Jupiter will cross the sky and sink in the west at dawn.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps the most impressive features of this tiny home are the floor-to-ceiling windows, which provide tons of natural light throughout the day and give you a beautiful view of nature at dusk.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 40 people around the eastern city of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley on Wednesday, according to the country’s health ministry, and at dusk more strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 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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The suit, which originally only named Combs as a defendant, alleges that a woman who identified herself only as Jane Doe was trying to get into the VMAs in New York City the night of the assault.Shyla Watson, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Monday evening saw the latest edition of the Gran Galà del Calcio, which is the Italian version of England’s Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Awards.Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Senior White House staff learned of the possibility of a pardon on Saturday evening.Mary Bruce, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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At 33 years old, Virgil van Dijk is into the twilight of his career.Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Guests can pick their adventure by choosing an afternoon or a twilight tour with the big cats.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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The magical journey begins at nightfall at the Durango Depot, where travelers anxiously wait for the powerful steam engine to chug around the corner.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Alaska State Troopers, joined by personnel from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, searched for the bears until nightfall but were unable to locate them, DeSpain said.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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