1
as in evenings
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 dusks
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 nights
Wembley Stadium in London hosted over three-quarters of a million people across multiple nights.
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William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Keira Knightley’s number one reason for having no more kids isn’t the pain of childbirth or the endless nights of disrupted sleep.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Not to mention, the plush faux-fur material is perfect for chilly winter nights spent on the couch.
—Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Warm days reaching nearly 70 degrees are contrasted with freezing nights, especially in high-altitude sanctuaries such as Sierra Chincua and El Rosario, potentially disrupting the monarchs' traditional overwintering patterns.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Stargazing Finally, as nights grow longer, stargazing becomes an enchanting activity.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Other nights can expect lows in the low 40s.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
But in Bridgeport, the bell that tolled for the evening Vespers service was a problem for at least one neighbor, who worked nights and eventually showed up, frustrated, at the monastery door.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Keira Knightley’s number one reason for having no more kids isn’t the pain of childbirth or the endless nights of disrupted sleep.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Not to mention, the plush faux-fur material is perfect for chilly winter nights spent on the couch.
—Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Warm days reaching nearly 70 degrees are contrasted with freezing nights, especially in high-altitude sanctuaries such as Sierra Chincua and El Rosario, potentially disrupting the monarchs' traditional overwintering patterns.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Stargazing Finally, as nights grow longer, stargazing becomes an enchanting activity.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Other nights can expect lows in the low 40s.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
But in Bridgeport, the bell that tolled for the evening Vespers service was a problem for at least one neighbor, who worked nights and eventually showed up, frustrated, at the monastery door.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Nights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nights. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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