Definition of eventidenext
as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness eventide was their favorite time for enjoying a quiet respite in the backyard

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Recent Examples of eventide East Bluff Trail at Devil's Lake State Park, perched along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, will blow your eventide expectations. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2022 Even though there’s no alcohol, these drinks, perhaps sipped with socially distanced friends in your eventide backyard, will buoy your spirits in an equally convivial way. Beth Segal, cleveland, 5 June 2020
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Noun
  • The engineer flew in from Tampa to try and find her mother, sister, brother-in-law and nephew in the ruins of their nine-story apartment building, sleeping on the ground since arriving two nights ago.
    Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 June 2026
  • Arrive before dusk and marvel at the biggest fireworks display in the region.
    Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • By sunset, the park had transformed into a celebration of national pride as supporters prepared to cheer on their country before Friday night’s match.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • The nonprofit and the Coastal Commission have drafted a public access management plan that states the land will be open from sunrise to sunset.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • In the twilight of the twentieth century, with the shadows of history all around, Ligeti cleared the stage for an infinite musical future.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Any impacts will be subtle but visually noticeable, especially around peak twilight hours.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • An extreme heat watch will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening.
    Dorany Pineda, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026

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“Eventide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventide. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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