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 Then a 37-year-old assistant, Johnson was assigned the nightly charge of warming up Wembanyama on the court before each game. Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026 The offices of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance had people of all ages on Wednesday night waiting for the end of the nightly Ramadan fast, from children sitting at tables doing math homework to cab drivers just getting off their shifts. Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 The extraordinary original plans for the Colburn Center included turning the parking lot across 2nd from the hall into a public plaza with a giant video wall and high-end outdoor sound system, for projecting nightly concerts in the hall. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 Of course, the nightly star show may be the ultimate reward. Mark Johanson, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightly
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Adjective
  • As nocturnal creatures, this provides them with a comfortable space to freely roam about.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Here to stay Coyotes are typically most active at dawn and dusk, but those living in cities often shift toward more nocturnal habits to avoid people, Richter said.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • These included a multi-night stand at MetLife Stadium outside of New York City, as well as a historic first concert at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
  • 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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