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
Big Thief have announced a North American tour that mostly takes place this autumn.
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Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 6 May 2025
The average repayment date for the £250m stack of bonds falls during autumn 2041, and the bonds as a whole attract a weighted average interest rate of 2.83 per cent, or £7.1m annually.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
The fragrant blooms open throughout summer against dark green foliage that turns yellow in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
De Souza is going on tour in the summer and the autumn.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 6 May 2025
The average repayment date for the £250m stack of bonds falls during autumn 2041, and the bonds as a whole attract a weighted average interest rate of 2.83 per cent, or £7.1m annually.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
The fragrant blooms open throughout summer against dark green foliage that turns yellow in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
De Souza is going on tour in the summer and the autumn.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
Noun
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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And while typology is by nature a rigid, formal framework, it’s somewhat allowed for surprising connections between German artists across generations, and through to the digital age.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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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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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
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But not just because of its stunning cast: set in the twilight of the Gilded Age, when a murder strikes the estate of an eccentric and failing tycoon, that era’s biggest celebrities make an appearance as well.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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For some inside the Capitol, Kehoe’s involvement in the twilight of the legislative session poses a big test of the new governor’s political clout after spending years as a prominent Jefferson City businessman.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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The last reunion fell on the weekend before Juneteenth, and the reunion committee arranged a kickoff concert Sunday evening followed by Juneteenth events in Seguin’s downtown square.—
Jacoba Urist,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Thursday evening, temps in the low 60s are expected.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Media members asked Bregman about the offseason pursuit, the possibility of being booed, his relationship with manager A.J. Hinch, and yes, even the possibility of the Tigers being on his radar again next winter, when Bregman could opt out of his Red Sox deal.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Listen to this article The Broncos’ winter of staff attrition, finally, is turning over to a spring of staff addition.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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