1
: happening, done, or used by night or every night
2
: of or relating to the night or every night
Examples of nightly in a Sentence
Adjective
There were nightly attacks on the city.
These clubs provide nightly entertainment.
Adverb
She performs at the club nightly.
The restaurant serves dinner nightly.
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Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Tentatively, the bereaved parents soon welcome a little humanoid (played by newcomer Kuwaki Rimu) into their home who is indistinguishable from their beloved late son, Kakeru — except for a power button on the back of his neck and a nightly need to sit on his charging station.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Eva Andersen, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Finished in fresh, modern floral prints, these styles add a light, uplifting feel to your nightly routine.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
Glossip must wear a GPS ankle monitor, adhere to a nightly curfew and avoid contact with potential witnesses and Van Treese’s family.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Tentatively, the bereaved parents soon welcome a little humanoid (played by newcomer Kuwaki Rimu) into their home who is indistinguishable from their beloved late son, Kakeru — except for a power button on the back of his neck and a nightly need to sit on his charging station.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Adverb
On Friday and Saturday nights, attendees under 18 who are taller than 60 inches are required to purchase either a nightly unlimited ride wristband or a weekend Mega Pass to enter.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Finished in fresh, modern floral prints, these styles add a light, uplifting feel to your nightly routine.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
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“Nightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightly. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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