1
: happening, done, or used by night or every night
2
: of or relating to the night or every night
Synonyms
Examples of nightly in a Sentence
Adjective
There were nightly attacks on the city.
These clubs provide nightly entertainment.
Adverb
She performs at the club nightly.
The restaurant serves dinner nightly.
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Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
Alpine Garden has a two-night minimum on all reservations, and nightly rates start from $140.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
Until Jan upon returning from his nightly visit to his native concubine Siti, suddenly drops dead.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2023
School is back in session, and for many families the nightly dinner rush has gotten even more, well, rushed.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2023
His rental is very profitable; it’s booked throughout the entire summer, and nightly rates double during vacation season.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
That is, until Jan, upon returning from his nightly visit to his native concubine, Siti (Hayati Azis), suddenly drops dead in front of his wife.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Sep. 2023
But there are plenty of free activities, including live music, weekend rodeos, livestock exhibits, new car and truck displays, a nightly parade, creative arts and more.
—Norma Cavazos, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023
Crowds, game for the corny fun of it all, bring beach chairs for a nightly tradition in summer: watching the sunset over steamers and lobster rolls from Larsen's on the nearby docks.
—Holly Peterson, Town & Country, 31 Aug. 2023
Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2023
Or, travelers can book nightly RVs rentals, giving families and groups up to 10 people a chance to explore nearby the national park and campgrounds in comfort.
—Seward Hospitality, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2023
Air conditioning, king-size platform beds, balconies with day beds, robes, slippers, and nightly turndown service create a comfortable, luxe environment.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
But, jazz is the true heartbeat of the city that comes alive daily (and nightly) all across the city, both on its streets and in its iconic venues, many of which are on the famous Frenchman Street.
—Kellie Walton, Redbook, 10 Aug. 2023
When Trump supporters began standing nightly vigil outside the D.C. jail a year ago while the city watched insurrectionistswend their way through the justice system, neighbors accepted them.
—Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
Last week, Russia broke off the safe-shipping agreement, reinstituted a blockade and began nightly strikes.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 July 2023
Death Valley broke daily and nightly records Known for being the hottest place on Earth, on July 16, Death Valley felled its high temperature record for that date that had stood since 1972 (and was tied in 2005).
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 July 2023
Read on to learn about 13 signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation and how to get enough sleep nightly.
—Rachel Swalin, Health, 6 Aug. 2023
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Adjective
When to apply: Apply to face and neck at night every other day, and then gradually work up to nightly use.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
Alpine Garden has a two-night minimum on all reservations, and nightly rates start from $140.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
Until Jan upon returning from his nightly visit to his native concubine Siti, suddenly drops dead.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2023
School is back in session, and for many families the nightly dinner rush has gotten even more, well, rushed.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2023
His rental is very profitable; it’s booked throughout the entire summer, and nightly rates double during vacation season.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
That is, until Jan, upon returning from his nightly visit to his native concubine, Siti (Hayati Azis), suddenly drops dead in front of his wife.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Sep. 2023
But there are plenty of free activities, including live music, weekend rodeos, livestock exhibits, new car and truck displays, a nightly parade, creative arts and more.
—Norma Cavazos, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023
Crowds, game for the corny fun of it all, bring beach chairs for a nightly tradition in summer: watching the sunset over steamers and lobster rolls from Larsen's on the nearby docks.
—Holly Peterson, Town & Country, 31 Aug. 2023
Adverb
Live performances start at 7 p.m. nightly and include Funkadesi on July 18, Melody Angel on July 19, ESSO on July 20 and ECLIPSE on July 21.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2023
Or, travelers can book nightly RVs rentals, giving families and groups up to 10 people a chance to explore nearby the national park and campgrounds in comfort.
—Seward Hospitality, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2023
Air conditioning, king-size platform beds, balconies with day beds, robes, slippers, and nightly turndown service create a comfortable, luxe environment.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
But, jazz is the true heartbeat of the city that comes alive daily (and nightly) all across the city, both on its streets and in its iconic venues, many of which are on the famous Frenchman Street.
—Kellie Walton, Redbook, 10 Aug. 2023
When Trump supporters began standing nightly vigil outside the D.C. jail a year ago while the city watched insurrectionistswend their way through the justice system, neighbors accepted them.
—Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
Last week, Russia broke off the safe-shipping agreement, reinstituted a blockade and began nightly strikes.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 July 2023
Death Valley broke daily and nightly records Known for being the hottest place on Earth, on July 16, Death Valley felled its high temperature record for that date that had stood since 1972 (and was tied in 2005).
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 July 2023
Read on to learn about 13 signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation and how to get enough sleep nightly.
—Rachel Swalin, Health, 6 Aug. 2023
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nightly
adjective
night·ly
ˈnīt-lē
1
: of or relating to the night or every night
2
: happening, done, or produced by night or every night
nightly
adverb
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