good night
interjection
—used to express good wishes in the evening especially when someone is leaving or going to sleep
Good night. I'll see you in the morning.
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So the fandom was little prepared when the big surprise of the show’s 500th episode Tuesday night turned out to be Director Leon Vance, portrayed by Rocky Carroll, going gentle into that good night.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
In that spirit, Steinem still invites friends and cultural luminaries to her Upper East Side brownstone for robust conversations about policy issues, or even just a good night’s rest.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 25 Mar. 2026
There are very few things that stand between me and a good night’s rest.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The majority of Americans get between 6 and 7 hours per night — even though more than half say getting a good night’s sleep is a top priority on weekdays, ranking it above eating well or spending time with loved ones.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
In that spirit, Steinem still invites friends and cultural luminaries to her Upper East Side brownstone for robust conversations about policy issues, or even just a good night’s rest.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 25 Mar. 2026
There are very few things that stand between me and a good night’s rest.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The majority of Americans get between 6 and 7 hours per night — even though more than half say getting a good night’s sleep is a top priority on weekdays, ranking it above eating well or spending time with loved ones.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Good night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20night. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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