as in night
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime
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Recent Examples of nighttime
Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Poured into a cup rather than drizzled onto a salad, this simple combo has been touted as a small but mighty nighttime ritual that supports everything from glowing skin to smoother digestion.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Ideally Martin recommends nighttime temperatures no higher than 59 F during the winter and preferably 30 – 40 F so an unheated room or sun porch is a great place for camellias.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Puerto Vallarta enjoys a consistently warm climate throughout the year, with daytime temperatures typically in the mid-80s°F (around 30°C) and nighttime lows near 70°F (21°C).
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Poured into a cup rather than drizzled onto a salad, this simple combo has been touted as a small but mighty nighttime ritual that supports everything from glowing skin to smoother digestion.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The nighttime is forecasted to dip down to around six degrees and turn mostly cloudy.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Ideally Martin recommends nighttime temperatures no higher than 59 F during the winter and preferably 30 – 40 F so an unheated room or sun porch is a great place for camellias.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
Adjective
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Spotted skunks are nocturnal and are found mainly in remote areas.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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These nocturnal insects are often found in warmer climates and can hide in household cracks, crevices, or even bedding.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most notable is the boned corset dress Robbie wore last night at the film’s London premiere, designed by Turkish-British designer Dilara Findikoglu.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Schwesinger was the favorite coming into the night after a tremendous year at middle linebacker for a formidable Browns defense despite what the record may say in 2025.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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