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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 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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as in black-tie
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Recent Examples of evening
Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017
Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.
—Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The evening would also feature select acoustic performances of of his songs.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
That entire evening was surreal, and sad.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The evening would also feature select acoustic performances of of his songs.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evening
Noun
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Temperatures will range from 66 to 75 degrees Mid-round delays are possible, especially during the afternoon four-ball session.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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By Wednesday afternoon, DHS appears to have taken down the Von-offending video.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Naturally, Harris’s fashion choice for the night also channeled this very spirit.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jeffries and Schumer confirmed the meeting in a statement Saturday night.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The ultra-wide, crossover waistband accentuates the waist while the stretchy, supportive fabric provides a smoothing effect on the midsection.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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The bra is made of a silky fabric that’s lightweight and smoothing for a fit that hugs you and stays hidden under clothes.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Speaking with Synovus in February 2024, Henley talked about balancing his career with being a father of three.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Schaupp highlights dark washes as fall-ready, balancing casual comfort with Parisian polish.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Befittingly, Nuit Rouge is a collection of sophistication and allure—colognes for black-tie evenings, date nights, and holiday soirées alike.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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The black-tie gala, which began three years ago, has become a popular event in the city, like the Detroit Auto Show’s annual charity preview.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The typical Gen Xer began saving for retirement at age 30, half a decade later than millennials, according to research by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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After graduating from college, Pendleton began her career as a cartographic engineer, designing and modifying maps at the dawn of the computer age.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most areas will be open from sunrise to sunset.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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What time is the sunset tonight?—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thankfully, a shelter volunteer, Nikki Miller, took up Chase’s cause, giving him a bath, trimming his nails and shaving his fur to get him back to looking his best again.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, the thawing of Russia’s northern coastline has opened a lane for vessels, shaving almost three weeks off shipping times compared to the journey around the Cape of Good Hope.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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