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
Wednesday have announced a run of tour dates in North America slated for this autumn.
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Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 3 June 2025
Burn was usually among the best performers every week and was even defending well when Newcastle were labouring in the autumn.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Decoration Day used to reflect the cycles of farm life, taking place in late summer when farm work was lightest or in autumn after the seasonal harvest.
—Alex Heigl, People.com, 26 May 2025
Plants flower over a long season, supporting butterflies and native bees well into autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 3 June 2025
Burn was usually among the best performers every week and was even defending well when Newcastle were labouring in the autumn.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Decoration Day used to reflect the cycles of farm life, taking place in late summer when farm work was lightest or in autumn after the seasonal harvest.
—Alex Heigl, People.com, 26 May 2025
Plants flower over a long season, supporting butterflies and native bees well into autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
Noun
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Among other changes, parents of children ages 7 and older would be required to work 20 hours a week to maintain eligibility.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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The two agencies’ message is simple: Everyone should have a chance to enjoy the health benefits of being outdoors, no matter their age, experience or ability.—
Anne Ferguson,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The afternoon was a success—even if Naomi Klein herself never showed.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Multiple agencies worked together to scour the area for survivors Sunday afternoon and evening.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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But Suzuki’s hit hung in the sky like a disco ball, slowly drifting deeper into the hazy twilight.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Designed to enhance the beauty of the Virgin Gorda coastline, this sleek feature is perfect for soaking in the sun all throughout the day, while twilight brings the opportunity to catch a stellar sunset.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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As of Sunday evening, the fire crew succeeded in containing 96% of this wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Other honorees for the evening included Ben Stiller, Colin Farrell, Owen Cooper, Julianne Nicholson, Kathy Bates, and more.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Tyler Glasnow changed his delivery this winter, hoping to find health.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Particularly enticing may be the bonus paychecks for employees in both June and December to help families enjoy the summer and winter holidays.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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