twilit

Example Sentences

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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 majestic white steed in the title piece, “Death of a Rider,” rears up on a twilit beach, letting its rider tumble off like Icarus behind it.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Gaze upon a twilit sky, the endless shore, the receding vista, the inside of palm to forehead.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2023

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

A group of red-cheeked girls playing soccer, ponytails flying, their shouts and laughter carrying faintly over the velvety, twilit field.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt