as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall
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Recent Examples of nightfall
Watering in the morning gives the leaves time to dry out before nightfall.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
The team was able to tranquilize and capture the mountain lion by nightfall.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
After nightfall, temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s and 30s, forecasters said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Structured as a road movie, the film opens in morning light and tracks the family through to nightfall, moving from one temple to the next with scenes of travel in between.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
The team was able to tranquilize and capture the mountain lion by nightfall.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
After nightfall, temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s and 30s, forecasters said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Structured as a road movie, the film opens in morning light and tracks the family through to nightfall, moving from one temple to the next with scenes of travel in between.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightfall
Noun
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Angel Reese starred again for the Dream on Thursday night in Indianapolis, tallying her 10th double-double of the season in a 108-101 win over the Fever.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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McKenna's death gained national attention after her disappearance in the middle of the night set off a frantic search for the teenager.—
Angela George,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The day eases toward dusk in warm, unhurried tones.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The sunrise alarm clock also has a convenient sunset mode and five nature sounds.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Enough orange to fill a sunset shone through Revel Sports Tavern Sunday evening as Netherlands fans from throughout the Kansas City area packed the house.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Venus will be the easiest to find, shining as the brightest star-like object in the twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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But twilight has its own advantages.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The rain held off for the first game scheduled at Charles Schwab Field Saturday, with Oklahoma defeating Alabama 9-0 and awaiting the winner of Georgia-Texas Monday evening, while Alabama will face the loser Monday afternoon.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
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That evening, however, the US military shot down two Iranian attack drones that were targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US defense official.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightfall. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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