autumn

noun

ˈȯ-təm How to pronounce autumn (audio)
Definition of autumnnext
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 Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 But latitude and elevation can move autumn’s opening act forward by several weeks. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The first signs of autumn historically appear high in the Adirondack Mountains in early September, then spread into the valleys and southern reaches. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 Pair it with straight-leg jeans and ballet flats for autumn travels and simply layer on a barn jacket if there’s a cool breeze. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for autumn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
  1. age
  2. afternoon
  3. twilight
  4. evening
  5. winter
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  • Tayfun Coskun / Anadolu via Getty Images Two former Golden State Warriors employees have sued the NBA franchise, alleging gender, age and race-based discrimination, workplace harassment and retaliation tied to their terminations.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, a recent survey of more than 2,000 women ages 40-64 conducted by Bonafide Health found that problems snoozing was one of the most unsettling symptoms of perimenopause — ranking ahead of hot flashes.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of age
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  • Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The San Francisco 49ers got creative in managing some tough cuts Sunday afternoon to get down to a 53-man roster, letting go of their punter and long snapper.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of afternoon
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  • But there have also been many mid-30s former All-Stars who couldn’t muster anything remotely close to greatness during their twilight tours with the Heat.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
  • All of that and more makes for an enticing season ahead, and a lot to wonder about, with the 2026 Chiefs … and their capacity to add more luster to Arrowhead’s legacy in its twilight years.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of twilight
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  • After this evening’s deadline, there will still be some significant leagues at play in the transfer market.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Outer bands of the storm could be seen by early evening on the National Weather Service radar in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of evening
Noun
  • Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during winter pose Kyiv’s toughest challenge of the war yet, as per officials and national security experts.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Autumn is on the horizon, which means winter is just around the corner.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of winter

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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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