as in age
a later period of one's life
with autumn came a mellowness of spirit that she had never shown before
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Recent Examples of autumn
Nepal is home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest, and welcomes climbers from around the world every year during the spring and autumn climbing seasons.
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CBS News, 5 May 2025
The long lasting flowerheads give way to attractive green seed heads that turn purple in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
In autumn, some valleys in Austria are covered in fog due to the cold air remaining at ground level and the sun insufficiently intense to burn it off.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
There could be major developments in this storyline by autumn, when eclipse season directly impacts your home life.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 16 May 2025
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CBS News, 5 May 2025
The long lasting flowerheads give way to attractive green seed heads that turn purple in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
In autumn, some valleys in Austria are covered in fog due to the cold air remaining at ground level and the sun insufficiently intense to burn it off.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
There could be major developments in this storyline by autumn, when eclipse season directly impacts your home life.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for autumn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
Noun
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Elliot was brought in at age 30 in late 2024 to turn around the label’s declining market share (from 10 percent at the end of 2020, down to 5.7 percent last year).—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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Twelve people ages 52 to 88 suffered burns ranging from serious to minor, police said.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Shares of Danaher have tumbled 18% this year, but the price target of $230 is approximately 22% above the stock closed on Monday afternoon.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Tips to avoid a similar fate Also on Monday, a 48-foot fishing yacht caught fire off Jupiter Inlet Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
Noun
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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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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
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Tyler Glasnow changed his delivery this winter, hoping to find health.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Beginning in winter 1865, with slavery outlawed, southern states enacted Black Codes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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