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Recent Examples of nocturnal
In Cairo, a famously nocturnal city, shops and restaurants are now forced to close at 9 pm, with police brigades sweeping through the broad downtown avenues to urge everyone to go home.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
International Dark Sky Week — from April 13 to 20 — is an annual event that celebrates the nighttime hours, when the world is dark and quiet, nocturnal critters emerge and stars become visible.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
According to Greek and Roman mythology, Orion was a nocturnal hermit hunter who was the son of Zeus, the king of the gods.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
His staff went to great lengths to make sure that the normally nocturnal red pandas were there for everyone attending to marvel at.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
International Dark Sky Week — from April 13 to 20 — is an annual event that celebrates the nighttime hours, when the world is dark and quiet, nocturnal critters emerge and stars become visible.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
According to Greek and Roman mythology, Orion was a nocturnal hermit hunter who was the son of Zeus, the king of the gods.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
His staff went to great lengths to make sure that the normally nocturnal red pandas were there for everyone attending to marvel at.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocturnal
Adjective
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These included a multi-night stand at MetLife Stadium outside of New York City, as well as a historic first concert at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
24 Nov. 2025
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Book a pre-night hotel stay after overnight flights.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The measure passed in a post-midnight session by unanimous consent, meaning no members objected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The post-midnight announcement came after signs of a rift among Iranian officials as the country awaited a decision by the 88-seat Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics that selects the supreme leader.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Nocturnal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocturnal. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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