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autumnal

[aw-tuhm-nl] / ɔˈtʌm nl /
ADJECTIVE
relating to autumn; past maturity
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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

Eight months on from the England embarrassment, it was the Springboks squad belting out their celebration tune on an autumnal Saturday night in Cardiff.

From BBC Nov. 30, 2025

Or added to chicken stock to make an earthy autumnal soup.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 26, 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

Bobby loved Yugoslavia because of the superstar status accorded him by its chess adherents, and, on a delightful autumnal day, he entered the tournament hall at Lake Bled primed to play.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady



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