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twilight

[twahy-lahyt] / ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt /


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Down in the backrooms twilight zone, there’s a glitchy-looking wall splashed over with distorted “McKee Road” signs.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

The show started unusually on time, just moments past 7:30 p.m., at peak twilight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A clear view of the western sky will help observers catch Mercury before it disappears into the twilight glow.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Ms. Haynes brings back the poetry of time, reintroducing terms such as “gloaming” and “dimpse,” which mean the dimness of twilight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

One evening they walked at twilight and scuffed autumn leaves.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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