as in evening
a later period of one's life
literary fame did not arrive until the afternoon of her life
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Recent Examples of afternoon
Former teammate Tad Miller set up the fundraiser with a goal of $24,000 — as of Tuesday afternoon, more than $7,300 had been raised.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2025
Fog at Denver International Airport early Tuesday afternoon led to an extended ground delay as well as a one-hour ground stop, while Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was under a ground stop for more than two hours Tuesday afternoon due to thunderstorms.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Ventura is testifying while nearly nine months pregnant, and judge Arun Subramanian sparred with the defense Thursday afternoon over a slow cross-examination process.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The potential for thunderstorms will be greatest in the afternoon and the evening, with the storms expected to persist overnight.
—Amy Graff, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2025
Fog at Denver International Airport early Tuesday afternoon led to an extended ground delay as well as a one-hour ground stop, while Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was under a ground stop for more than two hours Tuesday afternoon due to thunderstorms.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Ventura is testifying while nearly nine months pregnant, and judge Arun Subramanian sparred with the defense Thursday afternoon over a slow cross-examination process.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The potential for thunderstorms will be greatest in the afternoon and the evening, with the storms expected to persist overnight.
—Amy Graff, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afternoon
Noun
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In a short address to the squad on Monday evening, Wiegman expressed, in front of Earps, sentiments of frustration, disappointment and anger at Earps’ decision before walking out of the room.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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That was followed by a welcome party later in the evening.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Carter took up sailing at age 8 after his mother signed him up for a Chicago Park District program.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The two women are described as being between the ages of 17 and 25; the man accused of firing at the date is described as being between 20 and 30 years old; and a fourth suspect is also described as a man between the ages of 20 and 30, according to police.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Decoration Day used to reflect the cycles of farm life, taking place in late summer when farm work was lightest or in autumn after the seasonal harvest.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Plants flower over a long season, supporting butterflies and native bees well into autumn.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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And Jupiter, which will be nothing more than a bright, white dot against the bright twilight background, will appear only 5 degrees higher.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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From summer through October, the rooftop transforms into a cinematic wonderland, screening cult classics against the twilight sky.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Afternoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afternoon. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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