as in night
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime
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Recent Examples of nighttime
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
During heat spells, nighttime can bring a reprieve from dangerously high temperatures.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recently the reservoir was also damaged by nighttime trespassers when some kids came in and threw rocks at the meter structure.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Learn about the nighttime animals that call the park home and enjoy views of the night sky.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Within Napa there are several outstanding examples from Carneros, the southernmost AVA in the valley, whose proximity to San Pablo Bay offers cooling nighttime breezes to maintain freshness and acidity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
During heat spells, nighttime can bring a reprieve from dangerously high temperatures.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recently the reservoir was also damaged by nighttime trespassers when some kids came in and threw rocks at the meter structure.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Learn about the nighttime animals that call the park home and enjoy views of the night sky.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
Adjective
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Featuring an ergonomic design and Smart ANC, the Sleep A30 can deliver all-night peace and quiet from noisy environments, which could include a snoring partner, a garbage truck collecting at some unearthly hour or any of the other nocturnal sounds that can disturb sleep.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The tiny production took place over nine days — mostly nights, given the nocturnal script.—
William Earl,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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At some point — hopefully on Tuesday night or Wednesday during the day — Comedy Central and Paramount+ will confirm when Season 27, Episode 3 will air.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The lefty did more than bounce back, retiring 15 straight at one point and ending the night having allowed just one hit and one run.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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