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twilit

[twahy-lit] / ˈtwaɪˌlɪt /


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Moving through it feels uncannily like entering one of his moody, twilit paintings.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 30, 2026

The things that Westbrook isn’t – notably, even a passable three-point shooter – have to be considered problematic for the Lakers as they attempt to extract the most out of LeBron James’ twilit prime.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2021

Druks, for her part, “paints women with their animal familiars and pagan accouterments, still lifes of twilit tables set with magic objects, all in deep, jeweled colors, full of hidden dream meanings,” Janssen said.

From New York Times Jul. 29, 2021

Later, under a twilit sky, we swam in the pool and roasted marshmallows — multiple fire pits are scattered over the property — and ducked into the industrial kitchen to make our own meal.

From Washington Post Nov. 27, 2019

"Hear my words, and bear witness to my vow," they recited, their voices filling the twilit grove.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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