as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
the glow of the western sky at sunset
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Recent Examples of sunset
Sunrise and sunset will be approximately one hour earlier the following morning than the day before, resulting in more morning light.
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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 8 Feb. 2026
At Steamboat, guests can relax at sunset, enjoying the alpenglow while listening to live music at the top of the Steamboat Gondola while dining.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
The state sunset that dashboard in 2024, but Lee’s bill would reestablish that website to publicize the benefits of remote work.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Lynne Charette says sunsets are beautiful near Cal State Long Beach.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 8 Feb. 2026
At Steamboat, guests can relax at sunset, enjoying the alpenglow while listening to live music at the top of the Steamboat Gondola while dining.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
The state sunset that dashboard in 2024, but Lee’s bill would reestablish that website to publicize the benefits of remote work.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Lynne Charette says sunsets are beautiful near Cal State Long Beach.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
Noun
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As dusk settles over Minneapolis, something unexpected appears on the side of the YWCA building.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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City of London skyline with 20 Fenchurch Street, affectionately nicknamed the Walkie Talkie as light fades at dusk on 27th November 2025 in London, United Kingdom.—
Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Most notable is the boned corset dress Robbie wore last night at the film’s London premiere, designed by Turkish-British designer Dilara Findikoglu.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Schwesinger was the favorite coming into the night after a tremendous year at middle linebacker for a formidable Browns defense despite what the record may say in 2025.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Thompson is in the twilight of his career and is still one of the deadliest shooters in the NBA.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The hour of twilight grew denser.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Carrie Braun, public affairs director at the Sheriff’s Department, said that as of Saturday evening, the suspect hadn’t completed the booking process and that his name is expected to be released Sunday.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The clock started on the evening of January 31st, a Saturday, when Guthrie took an Uber to the home of her daughter Annie, who lives nearby, for dinner and a game night.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lent always spans 40 days, beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending at sundown on Holy Thursday.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
13 Feb. 2026
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All food and liquid is disallowed between sundown on the eve of Yom Kippur until sundown the following day.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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