as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
the glow of the western sky at sunset
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Recent Examples of sunset
Still, the views of the sunset and even Sunny Jim have been fantastic.
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Ross Terrell, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
The hotel offers a variety of daily activities for guests, from sunrise yoga and artisanal markets to a sunset DJ experience.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Because nothing pairs with a Montana sunset like murder and mayhem.
—EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
How To See the Aurora To have the best chance of spotting the northern lights over this weekend—and, also, in general—the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends looking skyward either just after sunset, or just before sunrise.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sunset
Ross Terrell, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
The hotel offers a variety of daily activities for guests, from sunrise yoga and artisanal markets to a sunset DJ experience.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Because nothing pairs with a Montana sunset like murder and mayhem.
—EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
How To See the Aurora To have the best chance of spotting the northern lights over this weekend—and, also, in general—the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends looking skyward either just after sunset, or just before sunrise.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
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Immerse yourself in sound and sight atop a mountain The eight-minute gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain at dusk, as alpenglow tints the peaks apricot and the lights of town begin to twinkle below, may be entertainment enough (66 dollars per person, reserve online).—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The storm didn’t let up, so the Coast Guard suspended the search for Ralph at dusk.—
Robert E. Houle,
Outdoor Life,
19 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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Pereira picked up his third UFC title defense of 2024 on Saturday night.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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On Wednesday evening, Israel said it was informed of the identities of the four bodies being handed over.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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Wall continued that friends began looking for the couple on Monday evening and found their bodies just before midnight.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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The twilight tributes included Pete Seeger The Power of Song (2007), an irresistible hagiography directed by Jim Brown for PBS’s American Master series.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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These stars appear in that order, as the twilight sky grows dark.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Look up Just after sundown on January 16, Lori Kaine, a resident of Providenciales, the main island of the Turks and Caicos archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, heard a deafening noise and looked up.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Another geomagnetic storm could make the lights visible again after sundown on New Year’s Day.—
Sara Ruberg,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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