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relating to or resembling twilight
- The crepuscular glow of the sky painted the landscape with soft pastel hues.
- Crepuscular rays pierced through the clouds, creating a dramatic effect in the evening sky.
- The crepuscular glow of the street lamps cast long shadows on the deserted road.
- The crepuscular light of the early morning painted the sky with delicate pastel colors.
- The forest took on a crepuscular atmosphere as the sun dipped below the horizon.
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(of an animal) active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk
- The crepuscular deer emerged from the forest as the sun began to set, grazing peacefully in the meadow.
- Birdwatchers gathered at the nature reserve at dawn, hoping to catch a glimpse of the crepuscular owls returning to their roosts.
- The zoo's nocturnal exhibit featured crepuscular animals like the serval and the tamandua, showcasing their natural behaviors during the twilight hours.
- As the sky darkened, the crepuscular bats swooped low over the lake, hunting insects attracted to the water's surface.
- Wildlife photographers set up their cameras before sunrise, eager to capture the elusive beauty of crepuscular creatures in their natural habitats.