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
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The brand’s new Elixir serum introduced a concentrated nighttime renewal treatment.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Pay attention to subtle changes, such as a weaker stream, straining or frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Peak migration is defined by the seasonal window during which about 50% of nighttime bird migration traffic passes through an area.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The brand’s new Elixir serum introduced a concentrated nighttime renewal treatment.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
By nighttime, finances look better.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Pay attention to subtle changes, such as a weaker stream, straining or frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
Adjective
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Produced by Irusoin, Ikusgarri Films and Vilaüt Films, the film plunges into nocturnal folklore and 17th-century superstition as Kattalin, played by Yune Nogueiras, ventures into a forest bristling with mythical beings.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Armadillos are nocturnal but occasionally move around during the day.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Naturally, Harris’s fashion choice for the night also channeled this very spirit.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jeffries and Schumer confirmed the meeting in a statement Saturday night.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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