as in dusks
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
the glow of the western sky at sunset
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Recent Examples of sunsets
There may be early sunsets and frigid air, but at least clothes offer an opportunity for play.
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Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
In London, fiery red sunsets painted the skies—the vibrant, surreal colors caused by the fine ash particles scattering sunlight, a hauntingly picturesque reminder of the destruction wrought by Tambora.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The calming beaches and sunsets of Somone have been perfect backdrops for strengthening friendships.
—Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
If this Act sunsets, this limit will revert back to 50%, so donors should consider maximizing their cash gifts today.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Industry lobbyists have even written provisions of similar legislation, and failure for the FDA to satisfy industry in negotiations would gut the agency as user fee funding sunsets after each five-year period.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
And make time for the sunrises and sunsets, which set the uncluttered horizon ablaze in mesmerizing shades of orange.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
The Los Angeles ethos encourages warm tones, pinks and oranges — propaganda for sunsets and endless summers.
—Alyson Zetta Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
This is the best time of year to see great sunrises and sunsets.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
In London, fiery red sunsets painted the skies—the vibrant, surreal colors caused by the fine ash particles scattering sunlight, a hauntingly picturesque reminder of the destruction wrought by Tambora.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The calming beaches and sunsets of Somone have been perfect backdrops for strengthening friendships.
—Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
If this Act sunsets, this limit will revert back to 50%, so donors should consider maximizing their cash gifts today.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Industry lobbyists have even written provisions of similar legislation, and failure for the FDA to satisfy industry in negotiations would gut the agency as user fee funding sunsets after each five-year period.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
And make time for the sunrises and sunsets, which set the uncluttered horizon ablaze in mesmerizing shades of orange.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
The Los Angeles ethos encourages warm tones, pinks and oranges — propaganda for sunsets and endless summers.
—Alyson Zetta Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
This is the best time of year to see great sunrises and sunsets.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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