as in evening
a later period of one's life
literary fame did not arrive until the afternoon of her life
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Recent Examples of afternoon
As of Monday afternoon, an account automatically tracking verified accounts by pinging Bluesky’s API had listed more than 400 handles verified by Bluesky itself.
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
In 2005, the conclave began on the afternoon of April 18 — 16 days after the pope's death, and 10 days after his funeral.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
How to Take Magnesium and Vitamin C Together Divide doses: If taking more than 500 mg of vitamin C at a time, split it into two different doses in the morning and the afternoon or the morning and the evening.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
The stock market was soaring and the sun was shining when President Donald Trump stepped out of the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for afternoon
Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
In 2005, the conclave began on the afternoon of April 18 — 16 days after the pope's death, and 10 days after his funeral.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
How to Take Magnesium and Vitamin C Together Divide doses: If taking more than 500 mg of vitamin C at a time, split it into two different doses in the morning and the afternoon or the morning and the evening.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
The stock market was soaring and the sun was shining when President Donald Trump stepped out of the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for afternoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afternoon
Noun
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While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The waterproof sandals are ideal for everything from an afternoon at the pool to a beach stroll to an evening dinner.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
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The National Civilian Community Corps deployed adults between the ages of 18 and 26 to work for weeks at a time to serve in communities, working on disaster response, environmental conservation and wildfire prevention across the country.—
Aishvarya Kavi,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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There are two different vaccines available based on age.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In autumn cooling temperatures push superintendents into a transition mode, preparing their courses for frost and snow.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This native wildflower has exceptional heat and drought tolerance and supports a diversity of wildlife, from native bees and butterflies to goldfinches and other songbirds that feast on the tiny seeds in autumn.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 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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“Afternoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afternoon. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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