autumnal
adjective
au·tum·nal
ȯ-ˈtəm-nəl 
autumnally
adverb
These days on the verge of winter were autumnally fair, struck through with warmth until the swift lengthening of the shadows.
—
John Updike
John Updike
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This citrusy flavor complements the autumnal spices and hearty oats.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 11 May 2024
The sanctuary will be officially dedicated Sept. 20 — just two days before another celestial event, the autumnal equinox, when day and night are equally long.
—Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
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Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 11 May 2024
The sanctuary will be officially dedicated Sept. 20 — just two days before another celestial event, the autumnal equinox, when day and night are equally long.
—Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Autumnal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autumnal. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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