Sunset
noun
The time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades.
We watched the sunset from the top of the hill.
Often appears as...
- witness a sunset
- sunset view
noun
The colours or light visible in the sky on an occasion of the sun's disappearance in the evening.
The sunset cast a golden glow on the sea.
Often appears as...
- orange sunset
- beautiful sunset
noun
A decline or final phase.
He is in the sunset of his life.
Often appears as...
- the sunset of one's life
- career sunset
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Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
The expiry of a law, contract or agreement after a specified time period.
The sunset provision in the contract will bring it to an end in five years.
Often appears as...
- sunset provision
- sunset clause
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Formal
Technical
noun
The time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades.
We watched the sunset from the top of the hill.
Often appears as...
- witness a sunset
- sunset view
noun
The colours or light visible in the sky on an occasion of the sun's disappearance in the evening.
The sunset cast a golden glow on the sea.
Often appears as...
- orange sunset
- beautiful sunset
noun
A decline or final phase.
He is in the sunset of his life.
Often appears as...
- the sunset of one's life
- career sunset
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
The expiry of a law, contract or agreement after a specified time period.
The sunset provision in the contract will bring it to an end in five years.
Often appears as...
- sunset provision
- sunset clause
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/2Time Specific
Use 'sunset' to refer to a specific time in the evening, not just any time after noon.
The picnic starts at sunset, around 8 PM today.
Pro Tip 2/2Visibility Matters
'Sunset' suggests the sun is visible, unlike 'dusk' where it may have already set.
Clear skies promise a beautiful sunset.
Pro Tip 1/2Time Specific
Use 'sunset' to refer to a specific time in the evening, not just any time after noon.
The picnic starts at sunset, around 8 PM today.
Pro Tip 2/2Visibility Matters
'Sunset' suggests the sun is visible, unlike 'dusk' where it may have already set.
Clear skies promise a beautiful sunset.
Pro Tip 1/2Time Specific
Use 'sunset' to refer to a specific time in the evening, not just any time after noon.
The picnic starts at sunset, around 8 PM today.
Pro Tip 2/2Visibility Matters
'Sunset' suggests the sun is visible, unlike 'dusk' where it may have already set.
Clear skies promise a beautiful sunset.
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Filming Lions Hunting...
but the the cameras you could pick up a black and white image of what was going on around us so we had night vision goggles and we had these infrared cameras we could look through we had a crew following the lions through the day then we would pick them an hour before sunset go through the whole night so they're being followed
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Small Creatures In Need...
roost site about an hour after sunset only flying in the pitch dark and despite being the second most common bat species in the uk seeing one close-up is incredibly rare i can't believe how small she is she's quite yeah they are they're one of the smaller species that we have they're they're
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Could we speak the...
What we hope will happen is that the dolphin mimics the whistle, and if Diver A has the sargassum, if that's the sound that was played and requested, then the diver will give the sargassum to the requesting dolphin and they'll swim away happily into the sunset playing sargassum for forever.
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Why don’t we cover the...
These mirrors still create a dangerous temperature shift for local wildlife, but they have less potential to transform the landscape. And since it takes time for the materials being heated to cool off, these plants often continue producing electricity past sunset.
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What will humans look...
or you want to see two-sun sunsets, then you're talking about something that is very different, because you have to change the timescale and the body of humans in ways which may be absolutely unrecognizable. And that's a Life Four civilization.
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How Climate Change...
actual sunsets and short nights the parents have to go further away for pack ice and food when a parent comes back its chicks recognize its call and are led away on a long steeple chase over the rocks to a place where they can be fed in peace
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Climate change is...
you to be able to watch the sunset in the distance and feel hope for your tomorrow I want you to witness the massive changes we made as a society to protect you and this precious planet so far we have received hundreds of letters
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What I learned from...
the jaw-dropping gorgeousness of the turning orb like a self-propelled art gallery of fantastic, constantly changing beauty that is the world itself. And you see, because of the speed, a sunrise or a sunset every 45 minutes
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Experiencing the...
sunset like a magical sunset do you have one of those I think I got one of those one thing I noticed is that it's just real easy there to forget that to the outside world even exists I don't know
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These Birds Have ALL The...
alone at last wendy just you me and the sunset this is just perfect stephen and so romantic i have something to ask you my dear wendy would you do me the honor of
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Filming Lions Hunting...
but the the cameras you could pick up a black and white image of what was going on around us so we had night vision goggles and we had these infrared cameras we could look through we had a crew following the lions through the day then we would pick them an hour before sunset go through the whole night so they're being followed
Video examples
Small Creatures In Need...
roost site about an hour after sunset only flying in the pitch dark and despite being the second most common bat species in the uk seeing one close-up is incredibly rare i can't believe how small she is she's quite yeah they are they're one of the smaller species that we have they're they're
Video examples
Could we speak the...
What we hope will happen is that the dolphin mimics the whistle, and if Diver A has the sargassum, if that's the sound that was played and requested, then the diver will give the sargassum to the requesting dolphin and they'll swim away happily into the sunset playing sargassum for forever.
Video examples
Why don’t we cover the...
These mirrors still create a dangerous temperature shift for local wildlife, but they have less potential to transform the landscape. And since it takes time for the materials being heated to cool off, these plants often continue producing electricity past sunset.
Video examples
What will humans look...
or you want to see two-sun sunsets, then you're talking about something that is very different, because you have to change the timescale and the body of humans in ways which may be absolutely unrecognizable. And that's a Life Four civilization.
Video examples
How Climate Change...
actual sunsets and short nights the parents have to go further away for pack ice and food when a parent comes back its chicks recognize its call and are led away on a long steeple chase over the rocks to a place where they can be fed in peace
Video examples
Climate change is...
you to be able to watch the sunset in the distance and feel hope for your tomorrow I want you to witness the massive changes we made as a society to protect you and this precious planet so far we have received hundreds of letters
Video examples
What I learned from...
the jaw-dropping gorgeousness of the turning orb like a self-propelled art gallery of fantastic, constantly changing beauty that is the world itself. And you see, because of the speed, a sunrise or a sunset every 45 minutes
Video examples
Experiencing the...
sunset like a magical sunset do you have one of those I think I got one of those one thing I noticed is that it's just real easy there to forget that to the outside world even exists I don't know
Video examples
These Birds Have ALL The...
alone at last wendy just you me and the sunset this is just perfect stephen and so romantic i have something to ask you my dear wendy would you do me the honor of
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Ravi Shankar
Indian Musician
There are thousands of ragas, and they are all connected with different times of the day, like sunrise or night or sunset. It is all based on 72 of what we call 'mela' or scales. And we have principally nine moods, ranging from peacefulness to praying, or the feeling of emptiness you get by sitting by the ocean.
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Tara Stiles
American Model
My instincts led me to meditate in the woods when I was a kid. I would emerge at sunset and announce to my family that we are all connected beings. I would watch the grass grow and dance with trees and realize that I was a necessary part of the inter-workings of the world.
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Robert Wilson
American Director
I think that in my plays you can come in for 20 minutes and get something out of it. I'd like to do a play that would run for days. I don't think time is that important. Nature doesn't hurry the sky, the changing clouds and sunsets.
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Peter Noone
English Actor
There's an element of tongue-in-cheek in every one of our songs. Walking off into the sunset, holding hands, and being married forever was not exactly a brand new idea.
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Andi Dorfman
American Celebrity
I make a concerted effort to go watch the sunset a few days a week, have a glass of wine, and take a moment to feel fortunate and grateful for the view and for my life.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.
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Stewart Udall
American Politician
Cherish sunsets, wild creatures and wild places. Have a love affair with the wonder and beauty of the earth.
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Chris Evans
American Actor
I always say that the times in my life when I've been happiest are the times when I've seen, like, a sunset.
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.
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Jubin Nautiyal
Indian Singer
I believe that looking at the sunset or the city's landscape helps me think.
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Ravi Shankar
Indian Musician
There are thousands of ragas, and they are all connected with different times of the day, like sunrise or night or sunset. It is all based on 72 of what we call 'mela' or scales. And we have principally nine moods, ranging from peacefulness to praying, or the feeling of emptiness you get by sitting by the ocean.
Quote examples
Tara Stiles
American Model
My instincts led me to meditate in the woods when I was a kid. I would emerge at sunset and announce to my family that we are all connected beings. I would watch the grass grow and dance with trees and realize that I was a necessary part of the inter-workings of the world.
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Robert Wilson
American Director
I think that in my plays you can come in for 20 minutes and get something out of it. I'd like to do a play that would run for days. I don't think time is that important. Nature doesn't hurry the sky, the changing clouds and sunsets.
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Peter Noone
English Actor
There's an element of tongue-in-cheek in every one of our songs. Walking off into the sunset, holding hands, and being married forever was not exactly a brand new idea.
Quote examples
Andi Dorfman
American Celebrity
I make a concerted effort to go watch the sunset a few days a week, have a glass of wine, and take a moment to feel fortunate and grateful for the view and for my life.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.
Quote examples
Stewart Udall
American Politician
Cherish sunsets, wild creatures and wild places. Have a love affair with the wonder and beauty of the earth.
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Chris Evans
American Actor
I always say that the times in my life when I've been happiest are the times when I've seen, like, a sunset.
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.
Quote examples
Jubin Nautiyal
Indian Singer
I believe that looking at the sunset or the city's landscape helps me think.
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