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autumnal

[aw-tuhm-nl] / ɔˈtʌm nl /
ADJECTIVE
relating to autumn; past maturity
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Aisa Hassan, the designer behind Australian brand Asiyam, said she too had been inspired by nature but her references were decidedly warmer - with deeper greens and almost autumnal reds.

From BBC Apr. 23, 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

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

We see the sad trees, with their autumnal leaves dripping rain, the grey sky reflected in the puddles on the road.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman



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