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as in dark
a time or place of little or no light
stumbled around the twilight of the shuttered room, unable to see where she was going
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as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
watched as twilight descended and the woods fell silent
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Recent Examples of twilight
Mack has enjoyed a resurgence in this twilight of his career, including a career-high 17 sacks in 2023.
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Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Music started and beat on into the twilight; the shadows stretched from the roots of the trees.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Other than Pasta, and recognizing that Marchand is in his twilight years, the rest of the forward crew are essentially 10 to 20 goal scorers, who can chip in but are not go to guys when a game is on the line.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
These and other organic molecules likely formed in the twilight years of the earliest stars, perhaps as early as a few hundred million years after the Big Bang.
—Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Music started and beat on into the twilight; the shadows stretched from the roots of the trees.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Other than Pasta, and recognizing that Marchand is in his twilight years, the rest of the forward crew are essentially 10 to 20 goal scorers, who can chip in but are not go to guys when a game is on the line.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
These and other organic molecules likely formed in the twilight years of the earliest stars, perhaps as early as a few hundred million years after the Big Bang.
—Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twilight
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How To Find Mars In The Night Sky Go outside after dark and look to the east.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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But batteries that bank power for after dark have changed the equation.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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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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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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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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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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Sweeney was spotted in New York City on Sunday night looking like an absolute snow queen: a shearling-trim white coat belted over a white turtleneck and trousers.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 Jan. 2025
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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
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When beginning to plan her wedding weekend looks, Madison made a pact with herself: Every evening outfit had to be as sustainable as possible.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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That could still mean 24-72 hours of darkness though, so just make sure you’re prepared.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Brief periods of darkness can also happen when the sun is totally obscured during total solar eclipses, which occur rarely in any particular spot on Earth.—
Ailsa Harvey,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Instead of gentle concentric circles, gleaming finishes, or a mesmerizing light show, the ProArt P16 meets us with inky blackness.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
13 Oct. 2024
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The Mid-Credits Scene — the King in Black The central plot of The Last Dance revolves around Venom trying to stop the creator of the symbiotes, Knull (Andy Serkis), from escaping his celestial prison and returning all of existence to the Void, the blackness that predates the universe.—
Richard Newby,
Vulture,
25 Oct. 2024
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Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.—
Meg Donohue,
Town & Country,
31 Jan. 2023
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
Peoplemag,
31 Jan. 2023
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“Twilight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twilight. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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