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
Winds will remain gusty throughout the afternoon, then taper off around sunset.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2025
Ozturk was walking alone on a sidewalk, on her way back home after meeting friends for iftar, a meal to break fast at sunset during Ramadan, when a plainsclothes officer, wearing a hat and a hoodie, approached her, surveillance video obtained from a neighbor and posted on X on Wednesday shows.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Or, enjoy the scenery at golden hour with fitness classes like sunset yoga.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
This also results in quicker sunsets during equinox, as the sun sinks speedily below the horizon over the next couple of days.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2025
Ozturk was walking alone on a sidewalk, on her way back home after meeting friends for iftar, a meal to break fast at sunset during Ramadan, when a plainsclothes officer, wearing a hat and a hoodie, approached her, surveillance video obtained from a neighbor and posted on X on Wednesday shows.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Or, enjoy the scenery at golden hour with fitness classes like sunset yoga.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
This also results in quicker sunsets during equinox, as the sun sinks speedily below the horizon over the next couple of days.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sunset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
Noun
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Best Time To See The Full Worm Moon Rise In the wake of the excitement of the total lunar eclipse, don’t overlook the opportunity to view the just-off full moon rise in the east during dusk the following evening.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The deck outside the main living space offers jaw-dropping views, the scenery shifting from the golden glow of sunrise to the soft hues of dusk.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Cornhuskers opened up this tournament on Monday night with a game against Arizona State and won 86-78.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Spoelstra unsuccessfully challenged that second Adebayo foul, left without a challenge the balance of the night.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Leaving a bar in Mayfair, Eddie Harrigan (Anson Boon) tries to persuade a reluctant Tommy Stevenson (Felix Edwards) to keep the evening going.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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On Thursday evening, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution’s museums.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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At 33 years old, most quarterbacks would be considered to be in the twilight of their careers, but Gannon's best football still lay ahead.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Makelele arrived at Chelsea in the twilight of his career.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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For nearly a century, the town had served as a haven for African Americans while many other towns still had sundown laws and operated under the bullwhip of Jim Crow.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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Without question, the man who feels compelled to smoke weed from sunup to sundown is dealing with some kind of issue.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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