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
The ultra-soft, heat-retaining fabric stretches close to the body, trapping warmth efficiently and making long evenings at Copenhagen’s Christmas markets far more enjoyable.
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Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Collins returned to the fold for a 2007 tour — including two spectacular evenings at the Hollywood Bowl — and, after his health deteriorated, a bittersweet farewell jaunt in 2021-22.
—Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
My own evenings of slow-braising were replaced by meetings with the Democratic Socialists of America.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The differences were especially pronounced in the evenings, when cravings tend to peak.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Many of the South’s shoulder seasons mean cool mornings and evenings and pleasant, sunny afternoons, ideal for exploring a new place.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Before the immigration crackdown, mosques and malls buzzed, with people gathering during evenings to sip chai or have henna drawn on their hands.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The chronic daydreamer can easily identify with Catherine’s near-delusional longing for something to happen beyond the courtships and evenings around the pianoforte that seem to make up the better part of her future.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Summer evenings don't really get more romantic and easygoing than this.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Collins returned to the fold for a 2007 tour — including two spectacular evenings at the Hollywood Bowl — and, after his health deteriorated, a bittersweet farewell jaunt in 2021-22.
—Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
My own evenings of slow-braising were replaced by meetings with the Democratic Socialists of America.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The differences were especially pronounced in the evenings, when cravings tend to peak.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Many of the South’s shoulder seasons mean cool mornings and evenings and pleasant, sunny afternoons, ideal for exploring a new place.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Before the immigration crackdown, mosques and malls buzzed, with people gathering during evenings to sip chai or have henna drawn on their hands.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The chronic daydreamer can easily identify with Catherine’s near-delusional longing for something to happen beyond the courtships and evenings around the pianoforte that seem to make up the better part of her future.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Summer evenings don't really get more romantic and easygoing than this.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evenings
Noun
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There are just four nights to go before a Valentine’s Day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security; some senators are scheduled later this week to attend the Munich Security Conference, which starts on Friday.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Slopeside access, discretion, and highly personalized service are the names of the game here, where just 25 residences are bookable for stays from 4 nights to 2 weeks.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s certainly no harm in capturing Oahu’s gorgeous sunsets and lush trails on your phone or camera, but Domingo recommends keeping some spots private.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lynne Charette says sunsets are beautiful near Cal State Long Beach.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Evenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenings. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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