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as in dark
a time or place of little or no light
stumbled around the twilight of the shuttered room, unable to see where she was going
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as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
watched as twilight descended and the woods fell silent
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Recent Examples of twilight
This is because Saturn, easily visible on dark nights, will be setting very close after sunset and will appear dim in the evening twilight.
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Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
The Warriors, mired in the middle and faced with the prospect of wasting Steph Curry’s twilight years after their historic run, were determined to add a difference-maker at the trade deadline.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
As twilight fades in the western sky, look for the brilliant planet Venus shining at magnitude -4.8 near a delicate waxing crescent moon.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Several of them will only appear low on the western horizon around twilight, but three will be bright and high in the sky after sunset.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
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Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
The Warriors, mired in the middle and faced with the prospect of wasting Steph Curry’s twilight years after their historic run, were determined to add a difference-maker at the trade deadline.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
As twilight fades in the western sky, look for the brilliant planet Venus shining at magnitude -4.8 near a delicate waxing crescent moon.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Several of them will only appear low on the western horizon around twilight, but three will be bright and high in the sky after sunset.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twilight
Noun
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Industrial applications: Construction projects and other industries that typically slow down after dark could potentially operate around the clock.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Her timing’s great, and my character’s a little dark, a little more serious.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Jan. 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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Near dusk, the train slid into an empty station called Varkala Sivagiri.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 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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Or, enjoy the scenery at golden hour with fitness classes like sunset yoga.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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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Idaho and western Montana should expect 8 to 16 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday morning.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The evening also saw Japanese screen legend Koji Yakusho receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Korean actor Jang Dong-gun and Chinese actress Tang Wei both received the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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Go see what happens in the morning, midday, rush hour, and in the evening.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Out of all this darkness comes light: the black foil’s silvery underbelly scintillates.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Despite this, there are many instances of light counteracting darkness, and plenty of conversation-starters with kids around beauty, empathy, and influence.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Passengers experience a few minutes of weightlessness during this stretch and get to see Earth against the blackness of space.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Vega, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, shone above the horizon, brilliant against the blackness.—
Nicholas J. R. White Kat Hill,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
Peoplemag,
31 Jan. 2023
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Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.—
Meg Donohue,
Town & Country,
31 Jan. 2023
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“Twilight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twilight. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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