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autumnal

[aw-tuhm-nl] / ɔˈtʌm nl /
ADJECTIVE
relating to autumn; past maturity
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Last October, she made a symbolic return to that park bench, sweeping away the rust-red leaves of autumnal Boston.

From BBC May 2, 2026

It started with the concept album “A Curious Feeling,” its obsessive autumnal gloom and ornate melodies made even more memorable by the monochrome opacity of the production.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2026

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

But her face continued to give off its autumnal display.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides



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