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
Sanjar has determined that the most opportune time for this work is summer, when pythons begin to accumulate reserves for the breeding season, which occurs in late autumn.
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Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
As the seasons shift, the autumn finale brings hope for rejuvenation.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The most desirable feature among hollies is their bright berries, which ripen in autumn and tend to linger throughout winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Foliage may turn burgundy-maroon in autumn.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
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Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
As the seasons shift, the autumn finale brings hope for rejuvenation.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The most desirable feature among hollies is their bright berries, which ripen in autumn and tend to linger throughout winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Foliage may turn burgundy-maroon in autumn.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
Noun
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Has the state of the world, your age, anything sort of changed your motivation toward the game?—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Positive Results Center empowers healing journeys, helping people of all ages discover their dreams and potential.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The other man, who was not in custody, had not been formally charged as of Thursday afternoon.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The borough's police department posted on Facebook Tuesday afternoon, saying Monday evening, a juvenile was going at high speed on an e-bike.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All other times occur during the period from mid-twilight through the end of evening twilight.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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With Curry available for the postseason, and fellow mainstay Draymond Green also firmly in the twilight of his Hall of Fame career, the current veteran core only has so many more shots at postseason glory before retirement calls.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Across the country, the average price for a gallon of gas remained above $4 Friday evening.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The cheapest available seat was listed at $237 as of Friday evening.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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After that is the monsoon season from May to October, which is humid and rainy, followed by the winter season from November to February, when temperatures are still hot, but a little lower.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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With the winter behind us in the far rearview mirror, spring is consuming our senses and filling our hearts with blossoms and blooms.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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