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Recent Examples of nocturnal
The Maryland rapper continues to carve out a niche for himself in hushed ambient rap over a choice selection of psychedelic, nocturnal beats.
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Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
In this delightful piece of armchair naturalism, Henion’s goal is to change our vilification of darkness, to see it instead as a restorative balm, and to stoke curiosity about nocturnal landscapes and creatures.
—The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Moths are nocturnal, taking advantage of cooler temperatures.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
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.
—Stephanie Ballesteros, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
In this delightful piece of armchair naturalism, Henion’s goal is to change our vilification of darkness, to see it instead as a restorative balm, and to stoke curiosity about nocturnal landscapes and creatures.
—The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Moths are nocturnal, taking advantage of cooler temperatures.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
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.
—Stephanie Ballesteros, CBS News, 24 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 15 May. 2026.
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