MIDNIGHT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of midnight

as in overnight

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Recent Examples of midnight

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The post-midnight announcement came after signs of a rift among Iranian officials as the country awaited a decision by the 88-seat Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics that selects the supreme leader. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026 There will also be the first-ever post-midnight confetti release on New Year's Eve, with 2,000 pounds of red, white and blue confetti, Times Square said on its website. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025

Noun

Officers responded early Saturday morning, just after midnight, to an apartment building on the 8100 block of Langdon Avenue, near the 405 Freeway and Roscoe Boulevard. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Coast guards and the police special forces Viking Squad boarded the vessel around midnight on Thursday and detained its crew. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midnight

Recent Examples of Synonyms for midnight

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The Haitian immigrant had just finished her last overnight shift at a hotel on that Monday morning.

— Reshma Kirpalani, NPR, 29 July 2026
That means walking through household responsibilities, money and bills, personal space, overnight guests and long-term goals.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of overnight

Noun

The card also features an IBF lightweight title defense between Raymond Muratalla and Robson Conceicao, promising an exciting night.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Forward Jason Robertson has signed a one-year, $12 million contract to remain with the Dallas Stars, the team announced Tuesday night.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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