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 While there are some internal forward prospects on the way, Brandsegg-Nygård, Nate Danielson and Carter Mazur are the only ones with real cases for nightly roles next season, and none of the three project to top-line (or even top-six) roles on Day 1. Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026 The lifestyle component—the ability to vacation in multimillion-dollar homes without nightly rental costs—is framed as an additional return layer. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Just a few steps away, the Greeting to the Sun is another artistic monument that uses solar panels to generate a nightly light show. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who last year was arrested outside Delaney Hall during an oversight visit, later imposed a nightly curfew around the facility, citing public safety concerns. Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightly
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  • Scientists also warned that artificial light is dramatically affecting biodiversity, especially among nocturnal species that rely on darkness for feeding, migration and reproduction.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • Since carpenter ants are nocturnal, start looking for foraging worker ants after dark, using a flashlight.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
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  • 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 7 Jun. 2026.

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