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Recent Examples of crepuscular
And his use of color — bold reds, crepuscular blues, hopeful yellows — is impossible to forget.
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Ernesto Lechner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
As crepuscular animals, felines are most active at dawn and dusk, which their ancestors used to their advantage to hunt in the wild, according to an article from the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Photograph Of The Year Winners Anti crepuscular rays at Cono de Arita in La Puna, Argentina create an atmospheric optical phenomenon that appears as beams of light converging towards a point opposite the sun in the sky.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
My most recent encounter with a crepuscular animal came about 5 a.m. yesterday in the comfort of my bed.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Ernesto Lechner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
As crepuscular animals, felines are most active at dawn and dusk, which their ancestors used to their advantage to hunt in the wild, according to an article from the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Photograph Of The Year Winners Anti crepuscular rays at Cono de Arita in La Puna, Argentina create an atmospheric optical phenomenon that appears as beams of light converging towards a point opposite the sun in the sky.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
My most recent encounter with a crepuscular animal came about 5 a.m. yesterday in the comfort of my bed.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crepuscular
Adjective
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Gaze upon a twilit sky, the endless shore, the receding vista, the inside of palm to forehead.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
28 Jan. 2023
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Zegler is the true find, a marvelous singer and a radiant persona, and Spielberg and Kaminski film her like a bright flare in a twilit ocean; her sheer presence papers over some of the more facile aspects of Maria’s characterization.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2021
Adjective
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When the summer heat creeps to unbearable temperatures, pre-dawn and post-dusk become the most appealing times to run.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
1 Aug. 2022
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Mylar space blankets draped across their shoulders glistened a surreal golden hue as the vessel’s blinding strobe lights illuminated the post-dusk spectacle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Dec. 2021
Adjective
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Smoky, dusky interpretations of color are on the rise.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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Paths cross at Birdsong lobby lounge and bar, an airy double-height space where mid-century-style terrazzo floors and starburst chandeliers blend with curvaceous pink velvet chairs and dusky blue drapes, with the city shimmering in the background.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its 19th-century spire lit up like a matchstick against the darkling sky, its tip cracking and plunging through the ceiling.—
Michael Kimmelman,
New York Times,
6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Oh, and the grief was almost a person of its own, darkening the minds of some of the characters as much as any lightless corridor could darken a space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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That lightless, see-through murk is dark matter.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With the announcement of a potential Ozzfest return and the gloomy splendor of Nine Inch Noize at Coachella, the contemporary festival landscape is fertile ground for dark, heavy music lineups.—
Lina Lecaro,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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If these candidates seem like a gloomy path forward for Florida, other Republican candidates not only represent a return to Florida-First governance, but also fare better in the general election.—
Thomas C. Shank,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The festivities have even spread to other countries, but the day remains a somber affair in Mexico.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Despite his somber introduction, this version of Creasy doesn’t earn the character’s darker choices.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Crepuscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepuscular. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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