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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Climbing Temperatures May Hamper Good Sleep Research shows that higher nighttime temperatures are linked to shorter sleep duration, more frequent awakenings, and less time spent in deep and REM sleep — the sleep stages most important for memory, mood regulation, and physical recovery.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
The bulbs change colors every four hours, symbolizing the transition from daytime to nighttime.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Adding an owl house to your property and reducing nighttime light pollution can make your yard more inviting to gopher predators, like owls.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Climbing Temperatures May Hamper Good Sleep Research shows that higher nighttime temperatures are linked to shorter sleep duration, more frequent awakenings, and less time spent in deep and REM sleep — the sleep stages most important for memory, mood regulation, and physical recovery.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Rooted in the idea of responsive caregiving, families view shared sleep as supportive of bonding and nighttime breastfeeding.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
The bulbs change colors every four hours, symbolizing the transition from daytime to nighttime.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
Adjective
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Kim Ward got her diagnosis more recently in 2022 after a nocturnal seizure.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nighttime tornadoes possible Residents in the risk area should have more than one way to receive warnings and to have a plan in place, as severe storms could last into the night, including a chance of dangerous nocturnal tornadoes.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bidunga and Edmonds dealt with foul trouble, leaving Punch and Tiller to battle one-on-one most of the night.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Larsson was the star of the night for the Heat, finishing with a career-high 28 points on 9-of-14 shooting from the field, 2-of-3 shooting on threes and 8-of-8 shooting from the foul line, six rebounds and six assists in 38 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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