Definition of nightlynext
as in nocturnal
of, relating to, or occurring in the night the elderly couple's nightly walk around the neighborhood

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Recent Examples of nightly After a little convincing from yours truly, my 65-year-old mom also added it to her nightly skin care routine, which has barely changed since the 1990s. Erika Reals, InStyle, 19 June 2026 The iconic sirens are performing nightly sets in couture looks stitched from upcycled soccer jerseys, kits and scarves. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 In Ukraine, home to more than a third of Europe’s biodiversity, constant shelling and drone attacks have already prompted whole populations of wolves, deer and other large mammals to seek asylum far from the nightly explosions and aerial whistles. The Los Angeles Times, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Russia on Thursday also continued its nightly long-range attacks on Ukraine, firing at least seven ballistic missiles and 239 drones at Ukraine overnight, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said in an update posted on social media. Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightly
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Adjective
  • Because foxes are nocturnal, people don't see them too often.
    Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • The copperhead is also largely nocturnal in hot weather, though it can be seen during the day.
    Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are set to headline California’s Beachlife Festival, followed by a multi-night Las Vegas residency at the Fontainebleau that will be followed by a month-long run through Europe.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Book a pre-night hotel stay after overnight flights.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Nightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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