as in sunset
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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Recent Examples of sundown
The first Passover Seder begins at sundown on Saturday, April 12, according to myjewishlearning.com.
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Passover 2025 begins at sundown on April 12 and ends at sundown on April 20 for most Jews, with some ending observance a day earlier.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The ensuing fireballs from ignited pyrotechnics sent a plume of smoke miles into the area that was visible in Vacaville, Woodland and Sacramento before sundown.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
Great for chilly planes, breezy boat rides, or tossing on over a dress after sundown.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Passover 2025 begins at sundown on April 12 and ends at sundown on April 20 for most Jews, with some ending observance a day earlier.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The ensuing fireballs from ignited pyrotechnics sent a plume of smoke miles into the area that was visible in Vacaville, Woodland and Sacramento before sundown.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
Great for chilly planes, breezy boat rides, or tossing on over a dress after sundown.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
Noun
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In the summer, open-air cinema and theater performances take over an amphitheater on the edge of the lake, which makes for a stunning setting for watching the sunset.—
Emily Manthei,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Additionally, the vibrant colors of sunrises and sunsets is an exercise in physics but is a natural process that proves Earth is not flat.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The Roman Forum at dusk—that was the monumental setting for Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda show tonight.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Today, almost all lighthouses are automated, meaning their lights run on timers, or in the case of Hillsboro, a photo cell that goes on at dusk and turns off at dawn.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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The fear is enough to keep you up at night, and even ruin your hotel stay.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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But on Thursday night, the winds calmed as Wilson took her time, slowly and meticulously absorbing the expansive exhibit that told her life story.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The evening Men's Bible Fellowship meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday, at 6:00 PM.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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When police responded to the shooting on the evening of July 21, officers found Smith suffering from gunshot wounds to her arm and chest.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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All of the shooting had to happen at twilight, the time of day when Crewdson works.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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There were issues, however—at 12 years old, the dog was in his twilight years, and had medical issues including a severe ear infection.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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The day's wind chill is expected to dip to minus 10 degrees, and the high is set at 21 degrees dropping to 8 degrees after nightfall.—
Jen Guadarrama,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Water deeply early in the day and avoid overhead watering to allow foliage to dry before nightfall to minimize fungal diseases.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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