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Recent Examples of nightcap
Guests can swing by the on-site Wonder Bar for a nightcap in a speakeasy-style lounge.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Playing in the nightcap fireworks game on Memorial Day, Johnson County and Walters State drew a crowd of more than 11,000 people.
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James Burky,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
In the nightcap, the Trojans were holding on to a 13-6 lead over Clearwater Central Catholic when things start to go awry.
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Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
Come for an apéritif or a nightcap.
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Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Playing in the nightcap fireworks game on Memorial Day, Johnson County and Walters State drew a crowd of more than 11,000 people.
—
James Burky,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
In the nightcap, the Trojans were holding on to a 13-6 lead over Clearwater Central Catholic when things start to go awry.
—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
Come for an apéritif or a nightcap.
—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for nightcap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightcap
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Mitchell was the most quietly elegant of men, dressed in a costume—a homburg, a knitted vest, a tweed jacket—that seemed unchanged since the thirties, and speaking in a soft but confident North Carolina accent.
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Optimo stocks a variety of styles, including homburgs, porkpies, straw Panamas, and fedoras, the last of which is seen here.
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Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
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To round it out, the Lobby Lounge is ideal for a light bite or a pre- or post-dinner aperitif.
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This airy nightgown features adjustable straps, a V-neck silhouette, and pockets.
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Make sure to bring your favorite nightgown.
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Queen Camilla wore a red silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare inspired by the Grenadier Guards uniform, paired with a black Philip Treacy beret featuring a white plume and the regiment's cap badge.
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Combined with his garb, which could include berets and glasses, Jaimoe was simply one of the coolest-looking guys in music.
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At busy times there can be a wait for drinks at the Pink Bar, but staff will remember your favourite tipple after a day or two.
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Just like a bartender doles out advice to patrons along with their tipple of choice, the Story Tender gives book recommendations to attendees at the bar.
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The Yellow Kid was a big bald baby of a boy, with jug ears, a gap-toothed grin, and a long yellow nightshirt.
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My great-grandmother in Georgia always wore a full-length dressing gown, while one of my Ohio grandmothers liked silky two-piece sets, and the other preferred flannel nightshirts with a rounded yoke that looked like something out of Little House on the Prairie.
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Sombrero flick The sombrero flick means different things to different people.
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Quiroz recently began wearing a sombrero.
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The investigation is ongoing, and details where and how the liquor was manufactured have not been released.
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On their way to Foxborough for an opening match against Haiti, Scottish fans reportedly bought up all the beer—including Tennent's Lager, a popular beer in Scotland—at local bars and liquor stores.
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“Nightcap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightcap. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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