1
as in midnight
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
loved to sit outside at night and watch the stars
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as in dark
a time or place of little or no light
snuck out of town under the cover of night
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as in evening
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we waited until night to begin lighting the candles in the windows
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Recent Examples of night
Omar White, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
By Esther Zuckerman Last night’s Saturday Night Live had tariffs on the brain.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
All-inclusive nightly rates begin at about $1,000 per couple, but there are multi-night packages that discount this 20-40%.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
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Noun
The scoring chances were relatively even all night, but there was a significant difference in shots on goal.
—Omar White, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
By Esther Zuckerman Last night’s Saturday Night Live had tariffs on the brain.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Including those multi-night runs, the total number of shows scheduled for summer 2023 comes to 27.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
All-inclusive nightly rates begin at about $1,000 per couple, but there are multi-night packages that discount this 20-40%.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for night
Noun
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As a parent and teacher, Khan-Ghany began getting more involved in various committees, starting email campaigns and attending school board meetings — staying, at times, as late as midnight.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Shortly after midnight on July 11, 2021, Maldonado pulled his car over near East Hueneme Road, prosecutors said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For us, the best option was renting a car for transportation to and from the airport but hunkering down at the lodge after dark for the most rewarding and stress-free experience.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Reflective strips Not all waterproof dog raincoats have reflective strips, but many dog raincoats do have reflective strips, which offer additional visibility on overcast days and after dark.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2025
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But on Thursday evening, a lighter and more carefree set of stylish men hit the royal residence’s grounds — the Italians — to celebrate Brioni’s 80th anniversary and its exclusive 25-piece capsule collection with Mr Porter.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Leaving a bar in Mayfair, Eddie Harrigan (Anson Boon) tries to persuade a reluctant Tommy Stevenson (Felix Edwards) to keep the evening going.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The desert’s nocturnal residents—including bobcats, ringtails, and even the rare ocelot—emerge under the cover of darkness.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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Frogs’ croaks and ribbits often echo through the night when the nocturnal species of these amphibians are most active.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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My daughter includes the Aveeno facial cleansers in her nighttime routine, along with the brand’s nighttime itch relief balm and moisturizing body cream.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
21 Mar. 2025
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Learn the unique aspects of moonlight gardening, from plant selection to creating a magical nighttime atmosphere.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Best Time To See The Full Worm Moon Rise In the wake of the excitement of the total lunar eclipse, don’t overlook the opportunity to view the just-off full moon rise in the east during dusk the following evening.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The deck outside the main living space offers jaw-dropping views, the scenery shifting from the golden glow of sunrise to the soft hues of dusk.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Making one last run to a Super Bowl win would be a great way to ride off into the sunset for one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Naturalists in the 19th and 20th centuries documented how pairs of various bird species dutifully toiled together building a nest, protecting the eggs, mutually feeding each other and their offspring, before eventually flying off into the sunset together.—
Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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At 33 years old, most quarterbacks would be considered to be in the twilight of their careers, but Gannon's best football still lay ahead.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Makelele arrived at Chelsea in the twilight of his career.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Night.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/night. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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