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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Sure enough, researchers found 10 unfamiliar-looking frogs during their nighttime searches, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Breaking and entering in the nighttime for felony.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
When nighttime temperatures consistently stay below 70°F in the South, the grass growth rate significantly decreases.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Sure enough, researchers found 10 unfamiliar-looking frogs during their nighttime searches, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Temperatures will generally trend near to slightly below normal, and clouds will limit both daytime warming and nighttime cooling.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Breaking and entering in the nighttime for felony.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
Adjective
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The eerie glow earns these nocturnal mammals a spot on the growing list of unexpectedly radiant creatures.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Truth is, a strictly nocturnal buck can be almost impossible to kill.—
Will Brantley,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ukraine needs a constant pipeline of weapons from its allies to defend against Russian barrages of missiles and drones – often several hundred in one night.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, October 25, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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