as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall
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Recent Examples of nightfall
By nightfall, a glowing ring of fire surrounds the Pueblo’s courtyard.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
After nightfall in Antonito, population 674, people drank outside a bar and streamed out of a Family Dollar.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
After nightfall, the golden walls of the Church of the Nativity were illuminated as a few dozen people quietly milled about.
—Jalal Bwaitel, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The actor and director drives down a winding road during nightfall in the music video directed by Bradley J. Calder, expressively lip-syncing along to the soulful track before grinding to a halt and dancing along the empty highway.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
After nightfall in Antonito, population 674, people drank outside a bar and streamed out of a Family Dollar.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
After nightfall, the golden walls of the Church of the Nativity were illuminated as a few dozen people quietly milled about.
—Jalal Bwaitel, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The actor and director drives down a winding road during nightfall in the music video directed by Bradley J. Calder, expressively lip-syncing along to the soulful track before grinding to a halt and dancing along the empty highway.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightfall
Noun
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President Trump on Monday night signed an executive order authorizing the U.S. military to draft a plan for sending troops to the southern border.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The coldest part of the stretch will be felt Monday night into Tuesday, particularly for areas near and north of I-80, where wind chills will range from minus 20 to minus 29.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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This bucket-list worthy kayaking experience starts at dusk and will take participants through the iconic Flowerpot Rock formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Piccadilly Circus is seen at dusk, on 7th January 2025, in London, England.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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An aerial view of repair vehicles at sunset passing near beachfront homes that burned in the Palisades Fire as wildfires cause damage and loss through the LA region on January 15, 2025 in Malibu, California.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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At sunset, take a stroll along Hvar’s port, order a gelato, and people-watch as day turns into night.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee is holding interviews Tuesday evening to determine who will fill the senate seat left vacant by new County Executive Kathy Klausmeier.—
Hannah Gaskill,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Top trends: Rich, dark brown tones, the resurgence of tweed and tartan fabrics, versatile tailoring from boxy and relaxed to sharp and sculptural silhouettes, diverse trouser styles ranging from pencil slim to wide and fluid, bold statement outerwear, and elevated evening and occasion wear.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Back to Moravia — and his gift for physical description: The courtyard lay deserted in the bleak, subdued twilight of a sultry day.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
13 Jan. 2025
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Sunrise scene of Seoul downtown city skyline, Aerial view of N Seoul Tower at Namsan Park in twilight sky in morning.—
Amala Balakrishner,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightfall. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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