as in night
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime
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Recent Examples of nighttime
Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The deep navy color is stunning for both day and nighttime wear, and the mid-rise fit is my preferred finish.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
In the summertime, certain bodies of water on Florida's Space Coast (roughly Titusville down to the villages of Grant and Valkaria) get an incredible nighttime show thanks to a natural phenomenon called bioluminescence.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
More recent enhancements include Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX—the first movie theatre to open in Inglewood in 30 years; Cosm Los Angeles in 2024, a 1,500-seat venue with an 87-foot LED dome, often compared to Las Vegas’ Sphere; and a flurry of new restaurants and nighttime spots.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The deep navy color is stunning for both day and nighttime wear, and the mid-rise fit is my preferred finish.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
The paintings incorporate scenes Martinez witnessed during nighttime walks through Istanbul, contemplating the boundaries and borders created by the city’s barriers, amid political unrest and oppression.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
In the summertime, certain bodies of water on Florida's Space Coast (roughly Titusville down to the villages of Grant and Valkaria) get an incredible nighttime show thanks to a natural phenomenon called bioluminescence.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
Adjective
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Magnetic and funny, Maris easily draws people into her orbit, but her nocturnal habits hint at a dangerous violence that lurks beneath the surface.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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An eelpout is not a Minnesota expression of surprise but a nocturnal, eel-like creature, often the quarry of ice-fishers.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The Boston Fleet and Ottawa Charge had six nights off between Games 1 and 2 of their series, with Game 2 taking place Friday night in Canada’s capital.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Former Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky said the night’s biggest surprise was Pratt’s performance.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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