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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
As storm systems move east into Indiana, Lucio plans to follow them and track what could be dangerous nighttime storms.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Customer reviews on Costway often mention low nighttime noise as one of the system’s most noticeable everyday benefits.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
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Adjective
Ideal daytime temperatures for growth are between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while nighttime temperatures of 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit benefit root and leaf development.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
As storm systems move east into Indiana, Lucio plans to follow them and track what could be dangerous nighttime storms.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
Noun
Power and Light, things are popping at nighttime as well.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Customer reviews on Costway often mention low nighttime noise as one of the system’s most noticeable everyday benefits.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
Adjective
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Should your group be more nocturnal, The Seed has perhaps the most elaborate after-hours set-up imaginable.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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The nocturnal moth is a central focus in her Spring/Summer 2026 offering, the designer finding herself fascinated by the way a creature that spends its existence in darkness is still so constantly drawn to light.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Angel Reese starred again for the Dream on Thursday night in Indianapolis, tallying her 10th double-double of the season in a 108-101 win over the Fever.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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McKenna's death gained national attention after her disappearance in the middle of the night set off a frantic search for the teenager.—
Angela George,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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