as in nights
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
in the evening a reddish glow often appears on the mountaintops
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Recent Examples of evenings
In addition to the dangerous heat, there is a chance for a few pop-up storms, mainly Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Grant Gilmore,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Outside, additional impressive amenities are found, including the heated pool with stunning mountain views, spacious terraces with seating areas and a fire pit that's perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Made from soft, flexible, vegan, and nontoxic silicone, these durable bags are designed to handle everything from errands to evenings out.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The flyover, typically seen in the afternoons or evenings for sporting events and special celebrations, sparked multiple Reddit threads and social media posts as residents tried to determine who was flying the aircraft and why.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Open mic nights carry the same low-stakes charm, and the mix of performers means no two evenings look alike.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Warm evenings, late sunsets, and relaxing summer nights set the stage for a month filled with celestial highlights from a pair of meteor showers to beautiful moon pairings and the luminous core of the Milky Way stretching across the sky.
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Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Best Porch and Patio Lighting Deals Summer evenings are meant to be spent outdoors, which is why good lighting is one of the most important elements of any porch or patio.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
The contrast captured the feeling of summer’s final weeks, when warm afternoons give way to unexpectedly cool evenings.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Grant Gilmore,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Outside, additional impressive amenities are found, including the heated pool with stunning mountain views, spacious terraces with seating areas and a fire pit that's perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings.
—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Made from soft, flexible, vegan, and nontoxic silicone, these durable bags are designed to handle everything from errands to evenings out.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The flyover, typically seen in the afternoons or evenings for sporting events and special celebrations, sparked multiple Reddit threads and social media posts as residents tried to determine who was flying the aircraft and why.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Open mic nights carry the same low-stakes charm, and the mix of performers means no two evenings look alike.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Warm evenings, late sunsets, and relaxing summer nights set the stage for a month filled with celestial highlights from a pair of meteor showers to beautiful moon pairings and the luminous core of the Milky Way stretching across the sky.
—
Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Best Porch and Patio Lighting Deals Summer evenings are meant to be spent outdoors, which is why good lighting is one of the most important elements of any porch or patio.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
The contrast captured the feeling of summer’s final weeks, when warm afternoons give way to unexpectedly cool evenings.
—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evenings
Noun
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Some fans will have purchased alternative plane tickets and booked extra hotel nights, anticipating a change that never came.
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An extreme heat warning remains in effect for Philadelphia, with heat index values potentially reaching 110 degrees, posing significant health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, as warm nights offer no respite.
Noun
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Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.
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But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.
Noun
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The sunsets and people watching at this hotel are both 10 out of 10.
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Warm evenings, late sunsets, and relaxing summer nights set the stage for a month filled with celestial highlights from a pair of meteor showers to beautiful moon pairings and the luminous core of the Milky Way stretching across the sky.
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“Evenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenings. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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