as in night
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime
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Recent Examples of nighttime
Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The deep navy color is stunning for both day and nighttime wear, and the mid-rise fit is my preferred finish.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Close out the trip with a memorable dinner in the Pearl District or along Division Street, then end with a low-key bar or a scenic nighttime walk along the river.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
More recent enhancements include Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX—the first movie theatre to open in Inglewood in 30 years; Cosm Los Angeles in 2024, a 1,500-seat venue with an 87-foot LED dome, often compared to Las Vegas’ Sphere; and a flurry of new restaurants and nighttime spots.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The deep navy color is stunning for both day and nighttime wear, and the mid-rise fit is my preferred finish.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
However, not all household chores are appropriate for nighttime.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Close out the trip with a memorable dinner in the Pearl District or along Division Street, then end with a low-key bar or a scenic nighttime walk along the river.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
Adjective
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Its deluxe climbing and running features will keep your little nocturnal pets entertained all night long.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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In my view, reducing any light coming from the nocturnal driving environment may compromise safety.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a historic display of dominance, the Knicks punched first and just kept pounding in Thursday night’s 140-89 victory in Game 6 at State Farm Arena to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Konkoly, who is herself a lucid dreamer, told study participants to try working on the puzzle while asleep that night.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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