as in dusks
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
watched as twilight descended and the woods fell silent
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Recent Examples of twilights
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.
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Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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
The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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
The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twilights
Noun
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Desert sunsets are spectacularly colorful affairs and are best viewed from Tanque Verde Ridge Trail and Javelina Rocks.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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“Twilights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twilights. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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