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
Awardees will be selected by the beginning of the fall-autumn 2026 terms.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
But then, in the autumn of last year, word started to seep out on gun websites and YouTube channels that Glock was indeed planning a massive redesign of its product range.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Removing spent flowers prevents reblooming and eliminates seedpods, which add visual interest to your garden in autumn and winter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Interestingly, at the instant of that full moon, its position in the sky will place it about a dozen degrees to the southeast of the spot that is occupied by the sun on the first day of autumn.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
But then, in the autumn of last year, word started to seep out on gun websites and YouTube channels that Glock was indeed planning a massive redesign of its product range.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Removing spent flowers prevents reblooming and eliminates seedpods, which add visual interest to your garden in autumn and winter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Interestingly, at the instant of that full moon, its position in the sky will place it about a dozen degrees to the southeast of the spot that is occupied by the sun on the first day of autumn.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
Noun
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Horseback riding is a focus for all ages here, but other activities include hiking, bicycling, golf, fishing, and an on-site spa.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the people targeted for new work rules are working-age adults, ages 19 to 64.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Opening Day at Fenway Park is Friday afternoon, and fans can't wait to see what's in store this season.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs went from playing in 100-plus degree weather for over a week in Arizona to wind chills in the upper 20s on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field in their 6-2 win over the Angels.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the final week of March, Venus began setting after the end of astronomical twilight, that is, in a completely dark sky, a circumstance that will persist until late August.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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By late next week, a small comet, fresh off a harrowingly close encounter with the Sun, could emerge into the evening twilight and become easily visible in the hour after sunset, sporting a thin, straight tail.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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The epitome of that tradition is Choral Evensong, an evening service of hymns, psalms and prayers laid out by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, the first Protestant archbishop of the Church of England, in 1549.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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If your entire evening is spent on a ball field or on the go, loading food up and taking it with you is another practical option.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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One winter later, another generational star hit the open market in Juan Soto.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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To lay asphalt, contractors need warmer temperatures, and a final layer wasn’t put down in time for the cold winter season, when asphalt plants close, Brown said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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