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as in afternoon
a later period of one's life
now in the evening of their lives, the married couple are ready to hand the family business over to the next generation
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as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
in the evening a reddish glow often appears on the mountaintops
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as in black-tie
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as in smoothing
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
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as in balancing
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure
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Recent Examples of evening
Sophie Tanno, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Following Reuters' request for comment on Thursday evening, public access to Kliger's X account was blocked.
—Alexandra Alper and Raphael Satter, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017
Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.
—Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017
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Noun
The largest tremor so far was recorded on Wednesday evening, when a quake with a magnitude of 5.2 coursed through the island.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Following Reuters' request for comment on Thursday evening, public access to Kliger's X account was blocked.
—Alexandra Alper and Raphael Satter, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Evening procession: The Feast closes with an procession following the 8 p.m. Mass on Aug. 15.
—Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017
Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.
—Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evening
Noun
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He was scheduled to work Friday afternoon but didn’t show up, co-worker Emmanuel Pichardo told the Daily News.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The small commuter aircraft carrying nine passengers and one pilot took off from Unalakleet on Thursday afternoon before disappearing.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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In his Monday night filing, Bove wrote the Trump administration expects the dismissal of the case against the mayor will enable him to be more effective in working on immigration issues, a critical issue for the Republican president.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Most are also fragrance-free and can be used daily, both morning and night.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Donatella Versace's look for a formal black-tie dinner hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla was signature Versace.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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What’s the best way to navigate a black-tie dress code?—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the clubhouse, smoothing the path for Shohei Ohtani.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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Powered by nourishing shea butter and jojoba oil, this silicone-free formula hydrates, softens, and enhances shine while smoothing unruly hair.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
27 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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But the country’s new leaders will also have to look outward, balancing the tangled, sometimes contradictory interests of many foreign powers — some friendly, some hostile, some wary.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Applying early — before her full retirement age of 67 — means settling for a smaller check.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The festival, a beloved Presidents Day weekend tradition, continues Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Haulover Park, north of Miami Beach, offering kite-flying demonstrations, activities for all ages, and a chance to experience the magic of the wind.—
Matias J. Ocner,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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How To See the Aurora To have the best chance of spotting the northern lights over this weekend—and, also, in general—the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends looking skyward either just after sunset, or just before sunrise.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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For those with a clear view of the western horizon, Venus will be visible just after sunset, and Jupiter will shine high above the Orion constellation as the evening progresses.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The traditional white-tie dinner and dance, held Dec. 28, remains one of the most prestigious stages for the young scions of worldwide cultural and political leaders.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
30 Dec. 2024
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The Swan Ball, Nashville's grandest white-tie gala, returned for its 62nd year on Saturday, June 1, with a garden party theme at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.—
LaRawn Scaife Rhea,
The Tennessean,
2 June 2024
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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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