as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
from morn to eve the settlers toiled to eke a living from the harsh land
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Recent Examples of eve
One of the top aeronautical engineers in the U.S., who co-designed an early version of NASA’s powerful Space Launch System rocket, Zubrin forecast on the eve of SpaceX’s Test Flight 8 of its next-generation Starship that the super-spacecraft will chart rapid progress this year.
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Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Now, with Abbott on the eve of a fourth term, Carney has been the main adviser to the two longest-serving governors in the state’s history.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
According to the outlet, Thomas was cut off by his daughter on the eve of her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Encinal High Drama presents a romantic comedy about a young woman searching for her father on the eve of her wedding, featuring the music of ABBA. 7-9 p.m., Encinal Junior & Senior High School, 210 Central Ave., Alameda.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Now, with Abbott on the eve of a fourth term, Carney has been the main adviser to the two longest-serving governors in the state’s history.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
According to the outlet, Thomas was cut off by his daughter on the eve of her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Encinal High Drama presents a romantic comedy about a young woman searching for her father on the eve of her wedding, featuring the music of ABBA. 7-9 p.m., Encinal Junior & Senior High School, 210 Central Ave., Alameda.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eve
Noun
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How might a mid-century New York City Mob boss spend his nights?—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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The singer-slash-beauty-mogul-slash-actor and the superstar producer, who announced their engagement back in December, appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night (March 20).—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dressed in the costume of a hobo, Lisa French, 9, set off from her Wisconsin home on the evening of Oct. 31, 1973, to go trick-or-treating alone.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Twisters were forecast to pose the most dangerous risk in eastern Louisiana and Mississippi, spreading across Alabama into the evening.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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To keep safe, researchers suggest swimmers should avoid wearing shiny jewelry, refrain from swimming at dawn or dusk and avoid areas where fishermen are present.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Rooftop is a vibe day or night with live music and views of the ocean, but dusk is when the hotel team's attention to design details really shine.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Or, enjoy the scenery at golden hour with fitness classes like sunset yoga.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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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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“Eve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eve. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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