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Recent Examples of nocturnal
Ocelot cats grow to be roughly twice the size of housecats, are mostly nocturnal and are found in extreme southern Texas and northeast Mexico, according to the zoo's website.
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Stephanie Ballesteros, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Its deluxe climbing and running features will keep your little nocturnal pets entertained all night long.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Ground spiders are typically nocturnal and range from small to medium in size, often covered in dark, velvety hair.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Ballesteros, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Its deluxe climbing and running features will keep your little nocturnal pets entertained all night long.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Ground spiders are typically nocturnal and range from small to medium in size, often covered in dark, velvety hair.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocturnal
Adjective
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are set to headline California’s Beachlife Festival, followed by a multi-night Las Vegas residency at the Fontainebleau that will be followed by a month-long run through Europe.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Book a pre-night hotel stay after overnight flights.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The measure passed in a post-midnight session by unanimous consent, meaning no members objected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The post-midnight announcement came after signs of a rift among Iranian officials as the country awaited a decision by the 88-seat Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics that selects the supreme leader.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Nocturnal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocturnal. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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