as in age
a later period of one's life
with autumn came a mellowness of spirit that she had never shown before
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Recent Examples of autumn
Among Starmer’s potential replacements are left-leaning Angela Rayner, who resigned as deputy prime minister last autumn after a tax scandal, Health Minister Wes Streeting and former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Where California' tule fog forms The Central Valley is fertile ground for the formation of tule fog, a persistent radiation fog, in late autumn and winter, according to NASA.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
IonQ did its own SPAC deal in the autumn of 2021; since then its share price has more than tripled.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Flowering crab apples, for example, are useful small ornamental trees that offer lovely red, pink or white flowers in late spring and autumn fruits that feed wildlife.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Where California' tule fog forms The Central Valley is fertile ground for the formation of tule fog, a persistent radiation fog, in late autumn and winter, according to NASA.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
IonQ did its own SPAC deal in the autumn of 2021; since then its share price has more than tripled.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Flowering crab apples, for example, are useful small ornamental trees that offer lovely red, pink or white flowers in late spring and autumn fruits that feed wildlife.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
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For families This family-friendly resort offers a Kids For All Seasons program, family movie nights, kite-making activity, and more—plus complimentary kids’ menu meals for children ages five and under.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sensory-inclusive shows offer accommodations for a neurodivergent audience of all ages.—
Alyssa Ramos,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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Even the winter sun seemed to recognize the gravity of the moment, breaking through the clouds to illuminate the private dining room for the entirety of that historic afternoon.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police were dispatched to the White House official’s address that afternoon after a witness reported a suspicious person.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Thompson is in the twilight of his career and is still one of the deadliest shooters in the NBA.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The hour of twilight grew denser.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Carrie Braun, public affairs director at the Sheriff’s Department, said that as of Saturday evening, the suspect hadn’t completed the booking process and that his name is expected to be released Sunday.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The clock started on the evening of January 31st, a Saturday, when Guthrie took an Uber to the home of her daughter Annie, who lives nearby, for dinner and a game night.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Make sure your car has at least half a tank of gas, and update your winter survival kit.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Feb. 2026
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The dense stone serves as a sort of natural insulation that keeps interior temperatures cool in summer and warm in winter.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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