autumnal

Example Sentences

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The thin, autumnal light continued to play tricks on me, forming islands in the sea that disappeared with the next passing cloud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

From classic corn, cheddar, and bacon, to autumnal butternut squash with sage, to a “farmers market” mix of roasted vegetables, goat cheese, and onion jam, each muffin can be its own little experiment.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

The mother of two highlighted one key ingredient that she plans to use for the autumnal holiday this year: sage, which she noted is found growing throughout the lush gardens at the Sussexes’ property.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

“People go from Halloween to Christmas and don’t do much in terms of decorating for that big autumnal celebration in between.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

For once, the weather was kindly—more autumnal than springlike in feel, but gratifyingly mild.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson