night and day

adverb

Synonyms of night and daynext
: all the time : continually

Examples of night and day in a Sentence

night and day she reminded him that if it weren't for her, he'd be a nobody
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It's recommended to use a paint product rated for low temperatures and with a moisture-resistant formula, especially if your area experiences significant temperature swings between night and day. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026 The difference in the NBA alone between back in his playing days and now is night and day. Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 The organization looks night and day from even a year ago. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026 There is such a night and day difference sitting in the head coaching chair. Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for night and day

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of night and day was before the 12th century

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“Night and day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20and%20day. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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