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Recent Examples of nocturnal
The nocturnal moth is a central focus in her Spring/Summer 2026 offering, the designer finding herself fascinated by the way a creature that spends its existence in darkness is still so constantly drawn to light.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
While cockroaches are nocturnal and are most active at night, keeping lights on is not a deterrent.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Modern cities, with their excessive nocturnal lighting, have eaten away at the darkness.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Arcturus is also the brightest star in the constellation Bootes the hunting farmer, which looks more like a giant nocturnal kite.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
While cockroaches are nocturnal and are most active at night, keeping lights on is not a deterrent.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Modern cities, with their excessive nocturnal lighting, have eaten away at the darkness.
—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Arcturus is also the brightest star in the constellation Bootes the hunting farmer, which looks more like a giant nocturnal kite.
—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for nocturnal
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.
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Book a pre-night hotel stay after overnight flights.
Adjective
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The measure passed in a post-midnight session by unanimous consent, meaning no members objected.
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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.
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“Nocturnal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocturnal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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