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 Wednesday afternoon, world No. 1 and PGA veteran Scottie Scheffler (2022, 2024) was favored to don the famed sportscoat come Sunday (+475), while Tour stalwart Rory McIlroy looks to complete his career Grand Slam at +625 odds.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday afternoon, Trump announced the 90-day pause and the increase of import taxes on Beijing.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Pete Alonso continued his torrid start Tuesday afternoon, producing two hits and four RBIs for the surging New York Mets in a 10-5 win over the visiting Miami Marlins in the middle game of a three-game series.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Wayback could not be immediately reached for comment Tuesday afternoon.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday afternoon, Trump announced the 90-day pause and the increase of import taxes on Beijing.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Pete Alonso continued his torrid start Tuesday afternoon, producing two hits and four RBIs for the surging New York Mets in a 10-5 win over the visiting Miami Marlins in the middle game of a three-game series.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Wayback could not be immediately reached for comment Tuesday afternoon.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afternoon
Noun
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Police are investigating a domestic shooting that left three people dead in Wolcott on Thursday evening.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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But on Thursday evening, a lighter and more carefree set of stylish men hit the royal residence’s grounds — the Italians — to celebrate Brioni’s 80th anniversary and its exclusive 25-piece capsule collection with Mr Porter.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 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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World Relief Texas mostly focuses on ages 0-5, while Catholic Charities focuses on students in grades 1-5.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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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 22 Apr. 2025.
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