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as in dark
a time or place of little or no light
stumbled around the twilight of the shuttered room, unable to see where she was going
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as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
watched as twilight descended and the woods fell silent
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Recent Examples of twilight
It will be positioned low in the sky, while Mars, shining as brightly as a first-magnitude star, will be higher up in the evening twilight.
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In the twilight of her career, Parker still showed flashes of the once baby-haired assassin who shook up the WNBA.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
All of the shooting had to happen at twilight, the time of day when Crewdson works.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 July 2025
There were issues, however—at 12 years old, the dog was in his twilight years, and had medical issues including a severe ear infection.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In the twilight of her career, Parker still showed flashes of the once baby-haired assassin who shook up the WNBA.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
All of the shooting had to happen at twilight, the time of day when Crewdson works.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 July 2025
There were issues, however—at 12 years old, the dog was in his twilight years, and had medical issues including a severe ear infection.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twilight
Noun
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While their peak nights won't arrive until July 30, these twin displays will slowly build throughout the second half of July, making Sunday the first real chance to catch a shooting star after dark this summer since the Bootids meteor shower in late June.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The chocolate is a custom blend of milk and dark that gives it a sharper flavor.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Avoid the outdoors during peak mosquito activity hours surrounding dawn and dusk.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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However, people should avoid swimming at dawn or dusk and avoid swimming near people fishing.—
Irit Skulnik,
Baltimore Sun,
22 July 2025
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Anywhere with sunset views and cold drinks is the perfect way to round out your day.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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By the time sunset came 24 hours later, Waikiki had bounced back.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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The menu covers the classics—pizza, pasta, burgers—and there’s often a piano set or jazz night depending on the day.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Inn offers 10 different rooms from $400 to $600 per night.—
Cassidey Kavathas,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The evening Men's Bible Fellowship meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday, at 6:00 PM.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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Gossage cried on and off all evening after hearing the news.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Education is about leading someone out of ignorance, out of darkness.—
Jon-Michael Banks,
Kansas City Star,
30 July 2025
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The unresolved threads suggest that the story could continue in a second season, exploring how the battle between darkness and justice evolves in a world where faith and power collide.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
25 July 2025
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That experience includes a few minutes of weightlessness and great views of Earth against the blackness of space, from an altitude of more than 62 miles (100 kilometers).—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 July 2025
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The Atacama Desert is known for the inky blackness of its nights, and is considered one of the best on Earth for stargazing.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
Peoplemag,
31 Jan. 2023
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Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.—
Meg Donohue,
Town & Country,
31 Jan. 2023
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“Twilight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twilight. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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