1
as in evenings
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
loved to sit outside at night and watch the stars
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as in dusks
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we waited until night to begin lighting the candles in the windows
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Recent Examples of nights
Family-friendly amenities include a lagoon-style pool, Camp Ridley kids club, outdoor movies, and beachside s'mores nights for unforgettable seaside memories.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Check out this list of some of the best casual summer dresses for all of your busy summer days and nights.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Making matters worse, her single dad (Sisto) leaves her home alone most nights, drowning his sorrows at the local watering hole.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 8 June 2026
Most sailings include one or two formal nights on their itineraries, where guests are encouraged to dress up.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Though not quite as swanky as nearby Newport, Watch Hill residents spent summer days golfing and yachting, and summer nights attending each other’s black-tie dinners.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
Other gala highlights across the five days and nights, include celebrations of Helen Mirren, with a Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday and an International Achievement Award for Russell Crowe over the weekend.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The overall vibe is one of contemporary chic, with retractable glass walls, fireplaces for cooler nights, heavenly bathtubs, and unique art pieces that make each room feel special.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Members exchange nights rather than dollars, and pay the company a fee of $15 to $35 per night plus cleaning costs — roughly one-tenth the cost of a comparable short-term rental, according to CNN.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Check out this list of some of the best casual summer dresses for all of your busy summer days and nights.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Making matters worse, her single dad (Sisto) leaves her home alone most nights, drowning his sorrows at the local watering hole.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 8 June 2026
Most sailings include one or two formal nights on their itineraries, where guests are encouraged to dress up.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Though not quite as swanky as nearby Newport, Watch Hill residents spent summer days golfing and yachting, and summer nights attending each other’s black-tie dinners.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
Other gala highlights across the five days and nights, include celebrations of Helen Mirren, with a Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday and an International Achievement Award for Russell Crowe over the weekend.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The overall vibe is one of contemporary chic, with retractable glass walls, fireplaces for cooler nights, heavenly bathtubs, and unique art pieces that make each room feel special.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Members exchange nights rather than dollars, and pay the company a fee of $15 to $35 per night plus cleaning costs — roughly one-tenth the cost of a comparable short-term rental, according to CNN.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nights
Noun
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Quince's cotton cashmere cardigan is ideal for chilly plane cabins and brisk evenings, and can easily be tied around your shoulders when the weather warms up.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The effort requires an all-hands-on-deck effort, Suleyman told me, referencing his daily chats with CEO Satya Nadella in the early mornings and evenings.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Savvy visitors often prefer to stay along beguiling Atlantic Seaboard neighborhoods like Bantry Bay and Clifton for their stunning water views and endless sunsets, or in the lively Gardens or Seapoint areas with their hip cafés and boutiques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Earth’s atmosphere scatters shorter blue wavelengths more efficiently, allowing warmer red and orange tones to dominate — the same effect that produces vivid sunsets.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Nights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nights. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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