night and day

adverb

Synonyms of night and daynext
: all the time : continually

Examples of night and day in a Sentence

night and day she reminded him that if it weren't for her, he'd be a nobody
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People walk freely in Sayulita all hours of the night and day. Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 Like the Colorado Rapids’ performance, Matt Wells’ facial expressions were night and day from a week ago. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026 Soto said that her life before and after Wounded Warrior is like night and day. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026 The likeness of the statues in Los Angeles are like night and day from the Wade statue. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for night and day

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of night and day was before the 12th century

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“Night and day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20and%20day. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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