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
The movie spent the autumn stepping on rakes: Mortensen uttered the N-word during a Q&A, and the real pianist’s family revealed they had not been consulted on the film.
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Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
So for the first time since the autumn, selections are open for meaningful debate again.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Aspens turn yellow, golden, or a striking salmon color in autumn.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
The menu changes seasonally, with chef Dan Cote featuring local ingredients and a worldly influence, such as the Egyptian spice blend dukkah on the autumn salad.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
So for the first time since the autumn, selections are open for meaningful debate again.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Aspens turn yellow, golden, or a striking salmon color in autumn.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
The menu changes seasonally, with chef Dan Cote featuring local ingredients and a worldly influence, such as the Egyptian spice blend dukkah on the autumn salad.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
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During the 1990s and 2000s, for example, protests on college campuses over Nike’s use of sweatshop labor forced the company to raise the minimum age for hiring new workers at shoe factories to 18 and allow human rights groups to inspect factory conditions in Asia.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Before her surgery, Riehle had searched social media to find someone her age — or at least someone similar — who had undergone a glossectomy, but found little.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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There is potential for minor coastal flooding when the winds turn more westerly Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Lutnick said to expect Trump to announce his decision Wednesday afternoon.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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As twilight fades in the western sky, look for the brilliant planet Venus shining at magnitude -4.8 near a delicate waxing crescent moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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When evening twilight ends at 6:58 p.m. ET Friday, the Cheshire moon will appear, according to the space agency.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article With property values rising and new apartment complexes going up all through the town center, West Hartford continues to get financially stronger and is poised for more growth, Mayor Shari Cantor said Monday evening in her annual State of the Town speech.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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Photos were taken during a conversation about various bitter plant medicines while tasting some during an evening in the Venecia Derecha (Kanua-Yaku) Kichwa community.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, the Reds also reportedly discussed a trade for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. earlier this winter.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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And unlike other offers Kim received this winter, his Dodgers deal doesn’t require his consent to be sent to the minors.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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