as in sunset
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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Recent Examples of sundown
Those who get the bulk of their steps in before sunrise or after sundown will appreciate the reflective detailing.
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Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
But the vehicle was able fulfill a key goal of the mission and continue operating for about five hours after sundown as batteries provided power.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
In parking lots after sundown, attendees get on top of police cars and engage in violent behavior like throwing glass bottles.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Theresa McKinney Published: Jun 7, 2023 National Parks After Dark: The 12 Best Things to Do
Adventures in national parks don’t end at sundown.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025
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Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
But the vehicle was able fulfill a key goal of the mission and continue operating for about five hours after sundown as batteries provided power.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
In parking lots after sundown, attendees get on top of police cars and engage in violent behavior like throwing glass bottles.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Theresa McKinney Published: Jun 7, 2023 National Parks After Dark: The 12 Best Things to Do
Adventures in national parks don’t end at sundown.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sundown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
Noun
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Scenic walkways and jetties invite leisurely sunset strolls.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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City tours, sunset hikes, and more walkable experiences in SLO To make your travels easy, start by checking out SLO Car Free.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires infiltrated the Detroit sky and lingered as dusk descended on Comerica Park.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Business owners also regularly complain about the throngs of people who use drugs day and night in the park.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Insider provided flights from New York City to Denver and two nights of accommodation so Ars could attend its StreamTV Show.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 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
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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
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As nightfall encapsulated the stadium Friday, North Andover was able to keep two dynasties alive, in some respect.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 May 2025
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If possible, water in the morning to give the strawberry leaves more time to dry off before nightfall, and make sure potted strawberries are grown in pots with drainage holes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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