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as in midnight
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 dark
a time or place of little or no light
snuck out of town under the cover of night
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as in evening
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 night
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Cade Civalli gave up one hit in seven innings and had a career-high 13 strikeouts in the Washington Nationals' 8-1 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night, snapping Boston's five-game winning streak.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
Book a pre-night hotel stay after overnight flights.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The first stage, from Paris to Lyon, is 467 kilometers long, and takes 17 hours and 45 minutes, riding both day and night.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Cade Civalli gave up one hit in seven innings and had a career-high 13 strikeouts in the Washington Nationals' 8-1 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night, snapping Boston's five-game winning streak.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Adjective
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are set to headline California’s Beachlife Festival, followed by a multi-night Las Vegas residency at the Fontainebleau that will be followed by a month-long run through Europe.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
Book a pre-night hotel stay after overnight flights.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for night
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As the clock strikes midnight on Saturday, July 4, ABC News will bring audiences to the first parade in the nation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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The mountain cams showed a blob of headlamp light near the summit at midnight, above the last rocky section on the Stüdlgrat.
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Even an aggressive plaintiff would know that lingering past dark wouldn’t go over well in court.
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News of a glow-in-the-dark Nike Air Foamposite Pro first materialized in November, with early reports of a Summit White/Black colorway enhanced with the glowing treatment.
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Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
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An extreme heat watch will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening.
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Because foxes are nocturnal, people don't see them too often.
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The copperhead is also largely nocturnal in hot weather, though it can be seen during the day.
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Instead of treating nighttime care as something that happens between the bedroom and the kitchen, many families are building smaller, calmer care zones near the crib or bassinet.
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Gu recommends seven to eight hours of good-quality nighttime sleep and naps of 30 minutes or less when needed.
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Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas.
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Arrive before dusk and marvel at the biggest fireworks display in the region.
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The O-rings also glow in the dark, along with the reflective panels located on the cap, making the Pen-metheus easier to find and use after sunset.
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The day after Butler’s crash, the Tesla X account reposted a gushing comment from a Tesla fan who shared a pic of himself taking a photo of a sunset while driving.
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However long and tangled her rap sheet, Sugar sees her illuminatory potential through the grime and shadows of an unforgiving film-noir cityscape.
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The 2027 total solar eclipse is part of a family of moon shadows called Saros 136, which produces very long-duration totalities.
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“Night.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/night. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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