NIGHTLY Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

nightly

adjective

ˈnīt-lē

Definition of nightly

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 Conveniently, Kalahari’s indoor water park is located just three miles from the property, and access is included in the nightly rate. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 The ideal nap time is a little earlier than halfway between your morning waking time and nightly bedtime. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026 Grab one of the inn’s bikes to explore the area further, and be sure to end each day of a summertime stay with nightly s’mores around the fire. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Pro-government supporters stand next to a banner depicting a portrait of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a nightly rally in Tehran, Iran, on July 12, 2026. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightly

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The lyrics take cues from electroclash’s nocturnal storytelling, while the production mixes screeching brostep, hyperpop, hard techno, and UKG.

— Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
Keeping Lights on All Night Fireflies need plenty of dark to put on their nocturnal light show and attract the mates needed to produce the next generation of fireflies.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

Definition of nocturnal

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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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