as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall
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Recent Examples of nightfall
In the span of one nightfall, the waters claimed the University.
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Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
By nightfall, the quiet conditions will continue, leaving clear to mostly clear skies for most of the state, including in San Antonio, Austin, Houston and the Rio Grande Valley.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Come nightfall, the unincorporated community north of Tucson, Arizona, is plunged into secluded darkness.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The delivery occurred as heavy snowstorms hit Pittsburgh on Sunday, with up to a record-breaking 16 inches of snow in some areas by nightfall, CBS News reported.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
By nightfall, the quiet conditions will continue, leaving clear to mostly clear skies for most of the state, including in San Antonio, Austin, Houston and the Rio Grande Valley.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Come nightfall, the unincorporated community north of Tucson, Arizona, is plunged into secluded darkness.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The delivery occurred as heavy snowstorms hit Pittsburgh on Sunday, with up to a record-breaking 16 inches of snow in some areas by nightfall, CBS News reported.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightfall
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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This wrenching documentary takes place on a Florida cul-de-sac where kids play outside from dawn till dusk.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The dog park is open from dawn to dusk from March through November.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s only one town, San Pedro, with colorful waterfront restaurants and breezy beach bars perfect for sunset rum punches.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The open desert sky delivers knockout sunsets and some of the region’s best storm watching.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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Study authors also found that, during twilight hours, every exposure taken will likely have at least one streak in it with these circumstances.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Messi, 38, is entering the twilight of his historic career, but remains one of the most popular athletes in the world — just ask his 511 million Instagram followers.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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By early evening, the Adirondack pulls into Montreal—a fitting finale to a cross-border journey.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightfall. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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