autumnal

Example Sentences

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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

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

“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

And then she smiled at him, and said, "Mother says that rice pudding in sufficient quantity will help to stave off chills and colds and other autumnal ailments."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman