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
Widespread showers with a few thunderstorms are expected through the afternoon as thunder, lightning and heavy rain beset the area.
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Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
The next shot of rain for the Northeast arrives Wednesday afternoon and should be out by Thursday morning.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Our decision was not made over the course of an afternoon.
—Harmon Kong, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
But a spokesperson for the program’s operator, Lyft, said police officials informed the company Wednesday afternoon that the bike was not from the CitiBike fleet.
—Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
The next shot of rain for the Northeast arrives Wednesday afternoon and should be out by Thursday morning.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Our decision was not made over the course of an afternoon.
—Harmon Kong, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
But a spokesperson for the program’s operator, Lyft, said police officials informed the company Wednesday afternoon that the bike was not from the CitiBike fleet.
—Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for afternoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afternoon
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Bannon, host of the War Room podcast, made the claim during a speech at the New York Young Republican Club's annual gala on Sunday evening.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Most of Tottenham Hotspur’s players jumped straight onto the coach after their 5-0 victory over Southampton on Sunday evening but one individual stayed behind for a little bit longer.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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His wife, Eva Perón, who died from cancer at age 33, became an idol for the country’s poor.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some have testicles that are malfunctioning in testosterone production, while others see a decline in the hormone because of age.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The 29-year-old expectant mom joined her husband, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, for a picturesque sweet stroll in the autumn leaves.Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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With slopes reaching altitudes of 3,600 meters, including the iconic Glacier de Mont-de-Lans, Les 2 Alpes ensures exceptional snow reliability throughout the season, from early autumn to late spring.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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At 33 years old, Virgil van Dijk is into the twilight of his career.Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Guests can pick their adventure by choosing an afternoon or a twilight tour with the big cats.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Afternoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afternoon. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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