as in dusk
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 sunset
Much like the burgundy, a deep olive or a warm sunset shade can make an impactful design statement in your space—pair with a pattern or a stripe to make the most of your maximalist bedding moment.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
From this hilltop setting, the Boston skyline stretches across the horizon, delivering dramatic sunset views that feel cinematic.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
That means it will be located opposite to the sun in the sky, with the planet rising at sunset and being visible all night.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2026
Both of the private beaches are likely to be within view, and the sunsets from here are sublime.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
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At the Art Ovation Hotel, the rooftop pool and bar offer easy access to scenery, but Sage, with its 360-degree views, is hands down the best spot in town for a proper dusk happy hour.—
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Grab it on sale in jungle vine, red jam, blackberry jam, Parisian navy, and dusk rose.—
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My nights were filled with the thumping of someone else’s dirty clothes and the feeling of something skittering across my leg.—
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Jazzy Davidson scored all of her 12 points in the first quarter on a poor shooting night (5 for 23 from the field), grabbed five boards and dished out five assists.—
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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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Taylor stepped out yesterday evening for the New York premiere of The Rip, wearing a sheer black dress with an ultra-high neckline and mask-like sheath across her face by Ashi Studio.—
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The dog passed away later that evening.—
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So, Miami’s Jewish community refused to be daunted or falter in their own celebrations of Hanukkah, which began Sunday at sundown.—
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Shiva will be observed Friday following the burial and Saturday after sundown and Sunday and final details about that will follow.—
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“Sunset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunset. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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