autumn

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of autumn As Megan explained in the video shared last autumn, the family of four all caught RSV in 2022. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025 After the turmoil of the autumn and the months of speculation that followed, that is more than enough for now. Tom Williams, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second oldest town, turns up the charm each autumn with its cobblestone streets and historic oak trees. Hillary Richard, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025 Tending to family or ancestral graves is common in South Korea, especially during the spring and autumn months, and similar traditions exist across East and Southeast Asia. Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for autumn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The stock market was soaring and the sun was shining when President Donald Trump stepped out of the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon.
    Time, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Robert King, 35, who was charged with transmitting interstate threats in federal court on Monday, was ordered to stay in detention by U.S. Magistrate Judge Renee Toliver after a hearing in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, Fox News confirmed.
    Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Makelele arrived at Chelsea in the twilight of his career.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Yes, the winter can be tough but the greenhouse movement has grown each and every year which helps.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Sika believes the sand was unstable because of dredging that occurred during the winter.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on autumn

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!