as in dusks
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 sunsets
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.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Lynne Charette says sunsets are beautiful near Cal State Long Beach.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
At night, guests can dance barefoot in the sand to DJs, bands, and sunsets.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
At this sanctuary surrounded by the Sonoran Desert, rich red sunsets are built into the framework, casting a dusky glow on everything and everyone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The Next Full Moon Is A ‘blood Moon’ March 3 will see the next full moon — the worm moon — move through Earth’s dark umbral shadow in space, turning a dramatic reddish-orange as thousands of sunsets are projected onto its surface.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Being able to peel all of those back to this primal core, connecting with nature, seeing just the beauty of sunrises and sunsets and experiencing that with a group of strangers that then could potentially become lifelong friends.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Circling Earth every 90 minutes, the station is constantly moving through changing light and shadow, which is why the astronauts on board experience 15 or 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Because the station orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, the crew on board sees 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Lynne Charette says sunsets are beautiful near Cal State Long Beach.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
At night, guests can dance barefoot in the sand to DJs, bands, and sunsets.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
At this sanctuary surrounded by the Sonoran Desert, rich red sunsets are built into the framework, casting a dusky glow on everything and everyone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The Next Full Moon Is A ‘blood Moon’ March 3 will see the next full moon — the worm moon — move through Earth’s dark umbral shadow in space, turning a dramatic reddish-orange as thousands of sunsets are projected onto its surface.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Being able to peel all of those back to this primal core, connecting with nature, seeing just the beauty of sunrises and sunsets and experiencing that with a group of strangers that then could potentially become lifelong friends.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Circling Earth every 90 minutes, the station is constantly moving through changing light and shadow, which is why the astronauts on board experience 15 or 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Because the station orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, the crew on board sees 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunsets
Noun
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The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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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
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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.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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