EVENING Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

evening 1 of 3

noun

ˈēv-niŋ

Definition of evening

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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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

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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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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disequilibrating

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Recent Examples of evening

Noun

On Friday evening, ABC News republished a new version of the story re-reported by Charalambous, now without a byline. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, a cold front is expected to approach the area, bringing the possibility of strong or severe storms Tuesday afternoon and evening, the weather service said. — Kansas City Star, 12 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

Noun

In another email later Wednesday afternoon, Lee said ABC News’ editors had reviewed the language and were standing by the piece.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Each afternoon, the staff pays homage to the hotel’s past with a military procession and cannon firing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of afternoon

Noun

What transpired in-between the curtain raiser and final pose was much like what had gone down the previous night in Cincinnati, at the first public gig the Beach Boys had done since canceling a slew of dates beginning in July.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The White House did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment Sunday night.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of night

Verb

There are some great deals on leave-in conditioner and hair masks, too, like this smoothing formula from L’Oréal Paris, plus strand-thickening formulas that can help add density and control shedding in thinning areas.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of smoothing

Verb

Capgemini’s consumer research similarly found consumers balancing spending on essentials with small indulgences that provide an emotional boost.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Maje Maje is continuing to evolve, balancing a familiar femininity with a more commercially minded offering.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 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

The bagpipes are skirling, the accordion swelling, and 200 people are executing dances of genuine technical difficulty, all in white-tie, tartan, and, crucially, flat shoes.

— Katherine Pangonis, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of white-tie

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