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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 researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.
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Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Some nights the crowd heaves outside Mắm and the feeling is catch as catch can, diners hunched on low plastic stools eating off only slightly taller plastic tables, on the sidewalk and in the street, even spilling over to a nearby empty storefront.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Also like last fall, The Voice will launch on two nights, Monday and Tuesday, before retreating to Mondays a couple of weeks in when NBA, plus baseball playoffs, take over Tuesday.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Pair it with a shrug or blazer for the cooler nights, or wear it on its own for a casual sunny day.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Theme Nights White nights have become common at sea, and this mini dress satisfies the dress code for both more casual and elegant ships.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Three nights of unscripted shows, two nights of scripted and sports on Friday and Saturday.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Raman and Bass spent two nights last week debating each other.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Every waking moment of his adult life had been spent building Apple— long days, longer nights.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Some nights the crowd heaves outside Mắm and the feeling is catch as catch can, diners hunched on low plastic stools eating off only slightly taller plastic tables, on the sidewalk and in the street, even spilling over to a nearby empty storefront.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Also like last fall, The Voice will launch on two nights, Monday and Tuesday, before retreating to Mondays a couple of weeks in when NBA, plus baseball playoffs, take over Tuesday.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Pair it with a shrug or blazer for the cooler nights, or wear it on its own for a casual sunny day.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Theme Nights White nights have become common at sea, and this mini dress satisfies the dress code for both more casual and elegant ships.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Three nights of unscripted shows, two nights of scripted and sports on Friday and Saturday.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Raman and Bass spent two nights last week debating each other.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Every waking moment of his adult life had been spent building Apple— long days, longer nights.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nights
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One of the two living rooms spills out onto an ocean-facing deck anchored by a gas firepit, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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Dressier for summer evenings, a strapless linen top with wide-leg palazzo pants is the ultimate vacation find.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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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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In Key West, grab a cold one at the famed Sloppy Joe’s bar, see the famous five-toed cats at the Ernest Hemingway Home, dive into history at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and watch the glorious sunsets at Mallory Square.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Tangerine Dream When choosing your color, why not take your cue from the season’s sunsets?—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nights. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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