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: a period of maturity or incipient decline
in the autumn of life
Examples of autumn in a Sentence
in the autumn of last year
a magnificent New England autumn
She went off to college in the autumn of 1999.
When autumn came he planted grass.
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Lenox, Massachusetts A mix of idyllic villages and pristine nature with a thriving art scene thrown in for good measure, The Berkshires region is dotted with lakes, mountains, and crimson and butterscotch leaves that tinge the autumn terrain.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
This autumn, Target is overflowing with fall knits.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Spring is the perfect time to visit as the rolling hills are bursting with wildflowers, while autumn offers a lineup of festivals, including the Washington County Fair, Texas Arts & Music Festival, and La Bahia Antiques Fall Show.
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Swimsuits become a steal once autumn rolls around, and rain boots typically see a hefty price cut during summer.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
This autumn, Target is overflowing with fall knits.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Spring is the perfect time to visit as the rolling hills are bursting with wildflowers, while autumn offers a lineup of festivals, including the Washington County Fair, Texas Arts & Music Festival, and La Bahia Antiques Fall Show.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Swimsuits become a steal once autumn rolls around, and rain boots typically see a hefty price cut during summer.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for autumn
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autumn. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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autumn
noun
au·tumn
ˈȯt-əm 
1
: the season between summer and winter including in the northern hemisphere usually the months of September, October, and November
called also fall
2
: a time late in an existence
in the autumn of life
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