as in sunset
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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Recent Examples of sundown
No other band could've taken the sundown slot at Austin City Limits Music Festival besides Khruangbin.
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Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 10 Oct. 2024
At sundown in the town, the streets empty and the artillery barrages begin.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
New York City proudly boasts two of the world’s largest Hanukkah menorahs that will be lit nightly at sundown during the festival of lights.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But Agatha’s got to figure out a better pitch before sundown — oh, and also deal with the very real teen burglar she’s got stashed in her kitchen pantry.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
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Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 10 Oct. 2024
At sundown in the town, the streets empty and the artillery barrages begin.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
New York City proudly boasts two of the world’s largest Hanukkah menorahs that will be lit nightly at sundown during the festival of lights.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But Agatha’s got to figure out a better pitch before sundown — oh, and also deal with the very real teen burglar she’s got stashed in her kitchen pantry.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
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From savoring Sonoran hot dogs to chasing sunsets atop Camelback Mountain, all the communities that make up metro Phoenix offer endless possibilities for adventure and fun.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Makeup Trend of 2024: Rosy Cheeks Boyfriend blush, sunset blush, lifting blush, even semi-permanent tattoo blush—the cheeks were trending this year.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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At dusk, a procession of the faithful takes to the streets with children often dressed as angels and shepherds.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Crete is famous for these: the hills at dusk are all blues, violets and blacks; the sky a hundred shades of pink and orange where the sun hits the Aegean.William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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That meant this fall semester playing in the band for Friday night football games, getting up on Saturdays for cross country meets and also attending golf practices and matches during the week.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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On Friday night, Ukrainian authorities said Russian forces attacked buildings in Zaporizhzhia in the south as well as Kharkiv in the north on Friday night.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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As of Sunday evening, the fire had scorched a little over 4,000 acres and was 49% contained.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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The 11-year veteran has meticulously cared for his body while in the twilight of his career.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The seasoned veteran Williams is coasting through his twilight years, but can still be a reliable force out of the backfield.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Water in the Morning Watering in the morning gives plants more time to absorb moisture before nightfall and can reduce the chances of root rot. 5.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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Come nightfall, 292 skilled warriors gather, lured by the promise of a grand prize of 100 billion yen.Dana Feldman, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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