1
as in evenings
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
loved to sit outside at night and watch the stars
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as in dusks
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we waited until night to begin lighting the candles in the windows
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Recent Examples of nights
The kitchen runs a very cool rotating culinary collaboration with chefs from Rome’s most avant-garde eateries, alongside pop-up events and live music nights.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The eight-day holiday that begins this week on April 1 often is marked with a seder on the first and second nights and may include such staples as brisket, matzoh ball soup, haroset and kugel.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
Researchers from Mass General Brigham analyzed sleep data from more than 21,000 people worldwide using the Sleep Cycle app, covering roughly 3 million nights.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Rain also triggers personal associations — cozy indoor afternoons, quiet nights, childhood rainy days.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Dion will be performing across 10 nights in Paris for her Paris concerts, starting on September 12 and concluding on October 14.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
The Wild staff will have two days of practice on Tuesday and Wednesday to sharpen things up before another busy stretch of games, including three in four nights with a back-to-back Saturday and Sunday against the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings, two playoff bubble teams.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Thai singer-rapper (and star of The White Lotus’ third season) has lined up a run of four nights across two weekends this November, hosted by the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Wireless Fest announced Monday (March 30) that Yeezy will perform three nights (July 10-12) at the London festival in Finsbury Park.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The eight-day holiday that begins this week on April 1 often is marked with a seder on the first and second nights and may include such staples as brisket, matzoh ball soup, haroset and kugel.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
Researchers from Mass General Brigham analyzed sleep data from more than 21,000 people worldwide using the Sleep Cycle app, covering roughly 3 million nights.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Rain also triggers personal associations — cozy indoor afternoons, quiet nights, childhood rainy days.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Dion will be performing across 10 nights in Paris for her Paris concerts, starting on September 12 and concluding on October 14.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
The Wild staff will have two days of practice on Tuesday and Wednesday to sharpen things up before another busy stretch of games, including three in four nights with a back-to-back Saturday and Sunday against the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings, two playoff bubble teams.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Thai singer-rapper (and star of The White Lotus’ third season) has lined up a run of four nights across two weekends this November, hosted by the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Wireless Fest announced Monday (March 30) that Yeezy will perform three nights (July 10-12) at the London festival in Finsbury Park.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nights
Noun
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During their final 17 years with the luxury cruise line, Dottie Kulasa and Tom Drake spent many evenings in the Grand Dining Room hosting their guests.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Orion the Hunter and the rest of his stellar gang of bright stars and constellations begin evenings lower and lower in the west each evening.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Stay long enough for sunsets that splash the sky in neon orange.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Evenings continue to warm up, but the sunsets get later and later, delaying the start of your celestial pursuits.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Nights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nights. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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