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
This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows a general view of the town of Davos at nightfall during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos.
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Hugh Leask,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
The air will get even colder as the day goes on, reaching around 3 degrees by nightfall.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
Given that O’Keefe, her husband Ian and teenage sons Aidan and Tristan have two cats, a dog and chickens, everyone needs to be secure in their home — and the chickens in their coop — before nightfall.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Things often turn uglier after nightfall, when the convoys return and the protesters sometimes grow angrier, shaking fences and occasionally smacking passing cars.
—Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Hugh Leask,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
The air will get even colder as the day goes on, reaching around 3 degrees by nightfall.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
Given that O’Keefe, her husband Ian and teenage sons Aidan and Tristan have two cats, a dog and chickens, everyone needs to be secure in their home — and the chickens in their coop — before nightfall.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Things often turn uglier after nightfall, when the convoys return and the protesters sometimes grow angrier, shaking fences and occasionally smacking passing cars.
—Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightfall
Noun
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Davidson was as dynamic as ever against Wisconsin, pouring in 24 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks on a night when most of her teammates struggled to find their stride.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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One Irish supporters’ club group had 35 fans coming to the home meeting with Everton in November, a number that more than halved to 15 when the game was switched to a Monday night.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Then larger things, too, and larger-than-large things—profound things, even—like the boundless sky at dusk when work was done.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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This year, starting Wednesday, Muslim families will fast from dawn to dusk, and mosques are opening their doors to neighbors each evening, not simply as a ritual but as a reminder that personal discipline and public responsibility are inseparable.—
Irfan Sarwar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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During its approximately 30 days, which start Wednesday in North America, Muslims abstain from food and drinks from dawn until sunset.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ask the concierge to arrange a sunset cruise aboard the Escort, a former America’s Cup Tender boat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Thompson is in the twilight of his career and is still one of the deadliest shooters in the NBA.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The hour of twilight grew denser.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Carrie Braun, public affairs director at the Sheriff’s Department, said that as of Saturday evening, the suspect hadn’t completed the booking process and that his name is expected to be released Sunday.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The clock started on the evening of January 31st, a Saturday, when Guthrie took an Uber to the home of her daughter Annie, who lives nearby, for dinner and a game night.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightfall. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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