Sunset vs Sunsets

Both 'sunset' and 'sunsets' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Sunset' is used to refer to the specific event of the sun going below the horizon, while 'sunsets' is the plural form used when talking about multiple instances of sunsets.

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This is correct. 'Sunset' is a singular noun used to describe the event of the sun going below the horizon.

"Sunset"

Use 'sunset' when referring to the specific event of the sun going below the horizon, such as 'The sunset was beautiful.'

Examples:

I love watching the sunset over the ocean.
The colors of the sunset were breathtaking.

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And I appreciate your Tahiti Sunset manicure.
Afternoon, Sunset or Evening options create beautiful lighting.
That the dawn and the Sunset be its guides.
The winners are Simone for "Sunrise, Sunset"...
This property is right above Sunset.
I'm Neighbors Kellogg, President of the Silver Sunset Society.
Golden Sunset at the former Olympic Venue, the LA Coliseum.
Established in August 2003, its first release was 2004's Before Sunset.
Sunset dinner cruise on the Canyon King Paddle wheeler
Sunset over the famous Gargonza castle.
Sunset Fruit cocktails at our Bar by the pool.
Sunset excursion with dinner in a mountain hut.
Sunset over Cable Beach is simply spectacular.
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Like Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard.
Rehearsal starts in 20 minutes on Sunset.
L.A.'s on Sunset between Doheny and Highland.
Currently performing at Goldie's on Sunset Strip.
We think Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard.

Alternatives:

dusk
twilight
evening

This is correct. 'Sunsets' is the plural form of 'sunset' and is used when referring to multiple instances of the sun going below the horizon.

"Sunsets"

Use 'sunsets' when talking about multiple sunsets, such as 'I have seen many beautiful sunsets in my life.'

Examples:

The sunsets in Hawaii are stunning.
She painted a series of sunsets.

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You should see the sunsets there.
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Sunsets on Cradle Mountain, and I hear Rod Stewart is headlining the Festival of Voices this year.
Sunsets are making the joy of the romantics!
The Tower, built by the Malta Chevaliers to defend from Saracen invasions, from which you can admire the Sea and warm African Sunsets.
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The meeting between President Joseph Scopelliti Region and the Minister of Economic Development Paul Romans, which took place in Rome last February 23, though still tentative - they say Sunsets and Florence - was an important and positive fact.
Sunsets in Granada, the unnerving torpor of the Gold Coast, the softness of oriental alcoves.

Alternatives:

multiple sunsets
several sunsets
many sunsets

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