as in age
a later period of one's life
with autumn came a mellowness of spirit that she had never shown before
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Recent Examples of autumn
Significant success was achieved over the summer and momentum continued through autumn, with near elimination of the illicit vending.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
The autumn move to Forest Lodge marked a fresh start for the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, following a difficult few years for their family.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Set in autumn 1981, the story follows a 31-year-old Springsteen, who despite the massive success of his previous album The River and its subsequent tour, finds himself at one of the lowest points in his life.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
What Smells Mice Dislike Cinnamon While the smell of cinnamon is reminiscent of autumn aromas and homemade breakfasts, mice don’t feel the same way.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, the McAlarneys admit that keeping their children away from smartphones and limiting technology is easier said than done, especially in today’s digital age.—
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From gentle cleansers to serums that tackle fine lines and wrinkles, all ages (even my 20-something self) would appreciate her picks.—
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By Friday afternoon the snowfall will clear out and colder temperatures -- mostly in the low 30s -- will remain.—
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His eyes are wrapped in gauze, and his hair is the grey of a sunless afternoon.—
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The game will launch in the twilight window for Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and S — six years after both consoles were released.—
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Catch an Earthgrazer Generally speaking, depending on your location, Castor begins to come up above the east-northeast horizon right around the time evening twilight is coming to an end.—
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Longtime Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is officially out of a job after the two sides parted ways Tuesday evening.—
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The mesh uppers are secure but not snug, and the reflective details come in handy for early morning or evening runs.—
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Just about every corner of North America has experienced a super-sized helping of continentality in this winter’s weather.—
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Caslon Cashmere Crewneck Sweater At $77, this sweater proves that adding cashmere to your winter wardrobe isn’t the intimidating investment it’s made out to be.—
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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