NIGHTFALL Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

nightfall

noun

ˈnīt-ˌfȯl

Definition of nightfall

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 Law enforcement will look for signs of human blood using luminol at nightfall. — Alicia Roberts, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Sunlight filtered through the living room's large window during the mornings, and come nightfall, the vintage stereo system and Bluetooth radio were a total vibe for getting dressed up for dinner with a glass of wine. — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Every nightfall is different — different seasonal colors, angels, weather, celestial glows, grasses and shadows. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026 Come nightfall, this Erie property begins to take on a more sinister vibe with the mile-long Terror in the Corn. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightfall

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Noun

Likely voters who decided which candidate to support only recently in seven key Senate races favor Republicans despite an overall Democratic advantage, according to a new poll released Sunday night.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
The following year, Moore returned as a counselor and was accused of entering campers’ rooms at night, but no abuse was reported.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of night

Noun

Unlike many mosquito species that bite mostly at dawn and dusk, the mosquitoes carrying dengue feed aggressively during daytime hours and thrive in humid residential environments.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
As dusks settle in over the field, family and friends cheer for Patriot High School girls flag football team during the team’s first CIF Playoff win.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of dusk

Noun

Dedicated reading lights, meanwhile, work with ambient lighting to ensure the tent is fully illuminated after sunset.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
He’s built a nationalist project that his opponents feared — right up until sunset yesterday, when the first early votes were counted in the Indianapolis suburbs.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of sunset

Noun

Pieces are held together by large C clamps as the bridge prepares to slip into its twilight stage.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
On the first night of the charter, Kerry sends Alex to accompany the guests on their twilight kayak excursion, during which the guests are spared any paddling.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026

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