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

This evening, the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show kicks off at the Sony Studios in Culver City, California. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 Walk through where things are and what’s off-limits, demonstrate the remotes and any special gear and say the quiet parts out loud before the first evening winds down. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 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

Following backlash, Crawford removed the post from her X timeline on Sunday afternoon and apologized for violating the network’s standards, amid complaints from internal and external critics about the post to CBS News leadership.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Sliding doors from the kitchen’s eat-in area access a private patio, which is perfectly located to enjoy the afternoon sun.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of afternoon

Noun

But Saturday night showed a way for the offense to play complementary football even with the unit’s inability to run the ball.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
The series was postponed due to weather on Friday night, pushing both Games 4 and 5 back one day each.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of night

Adjective

The black-tie gala will feature dinner, an awards ceremony and live entertainment, including a special performance by Chloé Arnold’s female tap group Syncopated Ladies.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Of course, a glamorous night out like this requires a black-tie ensemble that’s both formal and enchanting.

— Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of black-tie

Verb

Wireless, shaping and smoothing bra styles and underwear packs are also available.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
The brand has also become a go-to for figure-flattering wardrobe staples that combine timeless designs and smoothing, comfortable fabrics that work with you rather than against you.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of smoothing

Verb

Another important aspect of the work was balancing snap strength against reset time.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Kardashian has been a longtime fan of statement-making shoes, often balancing her figure-hugging clothing choices with bold platform heels.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of balancing

Noun

And until advanced age intervened, tap-dancing was his preferred form of exercise.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
While the youngest retirement age, 62, could receive up to $2,969 per month, a recipient who waited until 70 years old could receive up to $5,181 per month, according to the Social Security Administration.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of age

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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