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as in midnight
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 dark
a time or place of little or no light
snuck out of town under the cover of night
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as in evening
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 night
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce stepped out on Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla., for game four of the Stanley Cup Final.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
All-inclusive nightly rates begin at about $1,000 per couple, but there are multi-night packages that discount this 20-40%.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
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Noun
There haven’t exactly been robust television ratings for this year’s Stanley Cup Final, but here’s guessing there will be a boost for Game 4 on Thursday night.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce stepped out on Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla., for game four of the Stanley Cup Final.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Adjective
Including those multi-night runs, the total number of shows scheduled for summer 2023 comes to 27.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
All-inclusive nightly rates begin at about $1,000 per couple, but there are multi-night packages that discount this 20-40%.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for night
Noun
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The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Some people were lining up outside stores at midnight to get a chance to buy the coveted gaming consoles, which sold out in April pre-sales within hours.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Wool dryer balls How To Wash Linen Sheets Step 1: Sort The Laundry Sort lights from darks before washing your linen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Yet warnings come with places like Mamelodi, especially for visitors entering after dark.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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As of Sunday evening, the fire crew succeeded in containing 96% of this wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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There’s no better place to watch the sun set each evening.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Arcturus is the brightest star in the constellation Bootes the Herdsman, although the constellation really looks more like a giant nocturnal kite with Arcturus marking the tail.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2025
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There will be guided night hikes with night vision goggles to see owls, bats and other nocturnal creatures, as well as visiting ambassador animals, demonstrations, crafts and more.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Even nudging your nighttime thermostat up a degree or two can add up.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2025
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To properly cap off their trip to Grenada, the women attend a special nighttime Jab Jab celebration on the island.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires infiltrated the Detroit sky and lingered as dusk descended on Comerica Park.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Scenic walkways and jetties invite leisurely sunset strolls.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Si Si, their restaurant, is the perfect place to catch the sunset while drinking rosé.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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But Suzuki’s hit hung in the sky like a disco ball, slowly drifting deeper into the hazy twilight.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Designed to enhance the beauty of the Virgin Gorda coastline, this sleek feature is perfect for soaking in the sun all throughout the day, while twilight brings the opportunity to catch a stellar sunset.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Night.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/night. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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