EVÉS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

eves

noun

Definition of eves

plural of eve

as in dusks

the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness from morn to eve the settlers toiled to eke a living from the harsh land

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Recent Examples of eves During the entire World Cup on game nights and eves, Miami-area hotels increased their revenue per room by 37%, compared to one year ago, according to CoStar. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

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Noun

Venus Venus is conspicuous as July's long evening twilights fade.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 July 2026
Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.

— Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of twilights

Noun

Connexus also has excellent customer service hours, including on weekends and evenings, and a variety of ways to get in touch.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Insider tip The Lookup is the best close-up view of the Empire State Building and draws a crowd on summer evenings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of evenings

Noun

The changing colors in Blue Sea Sky draw inspiration from its surroundings, including the blue ocean waters, green palm fronds, orange sunsets, and pink Art Deco neon facades.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Oceans and ants, sewing machines and sunsets, strangers and screen doors, microwaves and mountains, rocks and racquets, lamps and laughter all prove equally worthy.

— Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

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