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sunset

noun

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Meaning

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The daily disappearance of the sun below the horizon, marking the end of daylight.

Example Sentence

We watched the beautiful colors of the sunset paint the sky as the day came to a close.

Usage Note

Describing the end of the day, often associated with beauty, relaxation, or the transition to night. Used in travel, photography, and literature to evoke a specific time and mood.

Synonyms

dusk twilight evening close of day day's end

Antonyms

sunrise dawn daybreak