1
as in evenings
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 dusks
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 nights
There are just four nights to go before a Valentine’s Day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security; some senators are scheduled later this week to attend the Munich Security Conference, which starts on Friday.
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Slopeside access, discretion, and highly personalized service are the names of the game here, where just 25 residences are bookable for stays from 4 nights to 2 weeks.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The Castellows and Shelby Stone will open nights one and two, respectively.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Columnist Christine Brennan called it one of the best nights of skating that she’s ever seen.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Three nights before my visit, the power failed in Nuuk.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
On clear nights, camping along the more remote parts of the Baja Divide may result in some pretty incredible stargazing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Despite reaching capacity, the center's policy is not to turn anyone away on dangerously cold nights.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Slopeside access, discretion, and highly personalized service are the names of the game here, where just 25 residences are bookable for stays from 4 nights to 2 weeks.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The Castellows and Shelby Stone will open nights one and two, respectively.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Columnist Christine Brennan called it one of the best nights of skating that she’s ever seen.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Three nights before my visit, the power failed in Nuuk.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
On clear nights, camping along the more remote parts of the Baja Divide may result in some pretty incredible stargazing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Despite reaching capacity, the center's policy is not to turn anyone away on dangerously cold nights.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nights
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The ultra-soft, heat-retaining fabric stretches close to the body, trapping warmth efficiently and making long evenings at Copenhagen’s Christmas markets far more enjoyable.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Collins returned to the fold for a 2007 tour — including two spectacular evenings at the Hollywood Bowl — and, after his health deteriorated, a bittersweet farewell jaunt in 2021-22.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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There’s certainly no harm in capturing Oahu’s gorgeous sunsets and lush trails on your phone or camera, but Domingo recommends keeping some spots private.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lynne Charette says sunsets are beautiful near Cal State Long Beach.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Nights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nights. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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