evening 1 of 3

noun

ˈēv-niŋ How to pronounce evening (audio)
Definition of eveningnext
1
as in afternoon
a later period of one's life now in the evening of their lives, the married couple are ready to hand the family business over to the next generation

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2
as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness in the evening a reddish glow often appears on the mountaintops

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evening

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adjective

as in black-tie

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evening

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verb

present participle of even
1
as in smoothing
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake

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2
as in balancing
to make equal in amount, degree, or status the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure

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Recent Examples of evening
Noun
Physicians spend far too many evenings finishing documentation. — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The latest release leaned into more elevated and evening-led winter pieces with silhouettes that are clean, sculptural and feminine. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Adjective
The best times are evening or early morning, when the wasps aren’t active. — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks. — Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017 See All Example Sentences for evening
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evening
  1. afternoon
  2. night
  3. black-tie
  4. smoothing
  5. balancing
  6. age
  7. sunset
  8. white-tie
Noun
  • The Teresa and Melissa feud feels like a WWII documentary that your father falls asleep watching on a Sunday afternoon.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of afternoons spent browsing racks of clothing and getting advice from trusted salespeople, shoppers find inspiration from social media.
    — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of afternoon
Noun
  • With that, Dorinda gathers everyone (except for Chanel Ayan, who is too beautiful for the cold) out into the freezing night for the fireworks that end this celebration.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • That’s very much present in both our opening and closing night selections, but also across the whole program.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of night
Adjective
  • The black-tie event will feature live entertainment, a lavish dinner, and a major fireworks display across the Dubai skyline.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Related The black-tie fête is held annually in memory of Denise’s daughter, Gabrielle Rich Aouad, who died at the age of 27 from acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of black-tie
Verb
  • When styling this haircut, use a smoothing serum or oil, which will come in handy after the hair is dry.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Also hard at work are ectoin and panthenol, which are rockstars for reducing inflammation, smoothing texture, and, similarly to beta-glucan, forming a protective seal over your skin to keep moisture in and external stressors out.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of smoothing
Verb
  • What follows is a mix of songs dedicated to Hazel and her experience venturing back into the dating pool while balancing work.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Her second priority if elected would be balancing the county’s budget.
    — Haley Parsley October 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of balancing
Noun
  • Of all the factors that can increase a person’s risk of breast cancer, age is among the most significant.
    — Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The island’s permanent Art House invites guests—of all ages—to get creative on canvas or pottery with the guidance of its resident artist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of age
Noun
  • The 400-acre property gets great sunsets and somehow seems miles away from Dallas despite being just outside the city limits.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The low-angle light plays hobs with conventional solar panels lying flat on a lander, but Blue Origin's Power Tower is designed to exploit the near-eternal sunset/sunrise.
    — David Szondy October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of sunset
Adjective
  • After a white-tie dinner at The White House on Tuesday, King Charles and Queen Camilla headed north to New York City on Wednesday to visit the 9/11 Memorial, the New York Public Library, and other sites, before hitting the King’s Trust Global Gala.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The state dinner that closed the day was the first white-tie state dinner at the White House since 2007.
    — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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