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
Throughout January, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be seen shining brightly in the sky a few hours after sunset, an occurrence that NASA says does not happen often.
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Chandelis Duster, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
Room recommendations: Ocean Pool House #30 sits at the end of the jetty and offers the most secluded location and unobstructed sunset view.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
Sam also shared a photo of the pair with their arms around each other set to the backdrop of a romantic sunset, before ending the post with an image of her husband standing on the beach during the evening.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
From savoring Sonoran hot dogs to chasing sunsets atop Camelback Mountain, all the communities that make up metro Phoenix offer endless possibilities for adventure and fun.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Chandelis Duster, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
Room recommendations: Ocean Pool House #30 sits at the end of the jetty and offers the most secluded location and unobstructed sunset view.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
Sam also shared a photo of the pair with their arms around each other set to the backdrop of a romantic sunset, before ending the post with an image of her husband standing on the beach during the evening.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
From savoring Sonoran hot dogs to chasing sunsets atop Camelback Mountain, all the communities that make up metro Phoenix offer endless possibilities for adventure and fun.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
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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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Approximately 780,000 incorrect charges totaling over 2 billion forints ($5.43 million) in one night.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sharing the ball was the motto of the night for the Broncos.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
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The first is to shift solar power stored in batteries during the day to shore up peak demand in the evening.Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Go earlier in the evening on a weekday to avoid crowds.Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Sunrise scene of Seoul downtown city skyline, Aerial view of N Seoul Tower at Namsan Park in twilight sky in morning.Amala Balakrishner,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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Back to Moravia — and his gift for physical description: The courtyard lay deserted in the bleak, subdued twilight of a sultry day.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Jan. 2025
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Johnson City officials encourage people to come before sundown to walk their historic downtown and enjoy local food, beer, wine and festivities.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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When is Chanukah 2024? Hanukkah runs from sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, through sundown on Thursday, Jan. 2, in 2025.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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