NIGHTFALL Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

nightfall

noun

ˈnīt-ˌfȯl

Definition of nightfall

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 The cooler is available in nightfall blue, primrose, lilac, and graphite, and in 18-can and 24-can sizes. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Because of the rural location and the need to retrieve her from the mountain before nightfall, Washington state emergency officials requested assistance from the federal MH-65 Dolphin aircrew. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 25 June 2026 The Carys, who camped at our lunch spot that evening, told us later that the bass came to the surface and bashed surface plugs near nightfall. — Hank Bradshaw, Outdoor Life, 24 June 2026 Prevent snails and slugs by watering your plants in the morning so the soil dries before nightfall. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightfall

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Noun

The card also features an IBF lightweight title defense between Raymond Muratalla and Robson Conceicao, promising an exciting night.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Forward Jason Robertson has signed a one-year, $12 million contract to remain with the Dallas Stars, the team announced Tuesday night.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of night

Noun

What’s Next In The Night Sky Over the next four weeks, the moon continues to wax, culminating in the rise — during dusk — of the full Buck Moon on July 29.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
This ring, traversing the sky for hours after dusk and before dawn, would outshine every star and planet, and be visible from every spot on Earth.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of dusk

Noun

The short summer nights (and this week’s first quarter moon) may make faint aurora harder to see, with lingering twilight reducing the contrast required to spot a glow low on the northern horizon.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
In the twilight of their lives, the Harlemite partners in crime are now more self-critical than ever before.

— Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of twilight

Noun

After letting go of the minor, Schmidt yelled at both his parents and Pambianchi for the remainder of the evening, aggressively getting into Pambianchi's face multiple times.

— Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of evening

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