NIGHTFALL Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

nightfall

noun

ˈnīt-ˌfȯl

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 Be sure your beds of pachysandra get watered during extended dry periods, but be sure to water deeply and in the morning to allow the foliage time to dry before nightfall. —

Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026 This helps to reduce the drastic temperature swing of nightfall and insulate plants from frosts during the temperamental spring season. —

Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026 By nightfall, the warning expanded again, forcing residents on four more streets to evacuate as soon as possible. —

Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightfall

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James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.

— James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
All eyes were on the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) X Division Championship on Thursday night as Leon Slater looked to retain the title over Cedric Alexander and solidify himself as the longest-reigning X Division champion in the company’s history.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026