by night

phrase

: at night : during the night
New York by night is very different from New York by day.

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Visit in the morning for pastries, at lunch for grain bowls and tartines, and by night, explore a dynamic wine list that travels the globe. Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 The ultimate cyberpunk thriller stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, an office drone by day / hacker by night who discovers, thanks to Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), that his life is a simulation. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 To top it off, quite literally, the salon features a Rolls-Royce-style starlight ceiling, putting a stellar scene above you by night. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 What to do nearby While the free continental breakfast is fine, do pop over to Madcap Coffee for an excellent roast, or take a short stroll to colorful SPKRBOX, a coffee bar by day that spins vinyl by night. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for by night

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“By night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20night. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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