as in dusks
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 sunsets
Desert sunsets are spectacularly colorful affairs and are best viewed from Tanque Verde Ridge Trail and Javelina Rocks.
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Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
The stage, which was covered in saguaro cacti statues, featured a fitting Western theme, with video graphics displaying everything from desert sunsets to Wilson herself with a vast desert behind her.
—Brian Blueskye, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Inside, the inviting Great Room is the place for gatherings with family and friends, while outside, the wraparound lānai opens to jaw-dropping views of the Pacific, the island’s Spouting Horn landmark, and Kauaʻi’s vibrant sunsets.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Mount Fuji’s westerly location means that clear nights offer spectacular sunsets, the sun dipping behind the peak, but sunrise is equally as magical, when the first rays cast their light on the cone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Start your morning by the bay window in the first floor kitchen for a view of the fields, and end the day on the private balcony, where the sunsets stretch wide across the farm.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
There are majestic overhead views, grand Pacific sunsets, houses tucked among surrounding forests, their lights showing like fireflies through the foliage.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
The stage, which was covered in saguaro cacti statues, featured a fitting Western theme, with video graphics displaying everything from desert sunsets to Wilson herself with a vast desert behind her.
—Brian Blueskye, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Inside, the inviting Great Room is the place for gatherings with family and friends, while outside, the wraparound lānai opens to jaw-dropping views of the Pacific, the island’s Spouting Horn landmark, and Kauaʻi’s vibrant sunsets.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Mount Fuji’s westerly location means that clear nights offer spectacular sunsets, the sun dipping behind the peak, but sunrise is equally as magical, when the first rays cast their light on the cone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Start your morning by the bay window in the first floor kitchen for a view of the fields, and end the day on the private balcony, where the sunsets stretch wide across the farm.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
There are majestic overhead views, grand Pacific sunsets, houses tucked among surrounding forests, their lights showing like fireflies through the foliage.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunsets
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Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Two nights earlier in Pittsburgh, in a game to decide the AFC North, the Ravens had appeared headed for the playoffs thanks to Jackson’s late heroics before rookie Tyler Loop sprayed a 44-yard field goal attempt on the final play.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Starting with a lower-strength formula two nights a week allows your skin to build tolerance without the peeling and redness that drive many people away from the ingredient entirely.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Martens examines how theme parks are taking inspiration from theater, bringing guests more one-on-one experiences with characters; and how after-hours events such as Disney’s Halloween Oogie Boogie Bash, Pride nights and Star Wars inspired evenings have become big business at theme parks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Most evenings, Mohamed Ismail would sit at his local ‘ahwa, one of the small, no-frills coffee shops that are the cornerstone of social life in Cairo.—
Mirette Magdy,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Sunsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunsets. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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