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Recent Examples of nocturnal
There are countless opportunities to stargaze and learn about the universe as a whole this weekend, thanks to events like starwatching sessions with experts from the Jasper Planetarium, nighttime photography tours, hikes to learn about nocturnal animals, and a live symphony under the stars.
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Researchers at the university study native, nocturnal animals like the northern saw-whet owl.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Stanberry’s desire to help native wildlife drives her to even become partly nocturnal during the summer months, when python hunting is only possible at night.
—Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Red light headlamps help to reduce disturbances for nocturnal animals as well as provide a gentle light for your eyes.
—Jp Shaffer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Researchers at the university study native, nocturnal animals like the northern saw-whet owl.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Stanberry’s desire to help native wildlife drives her to even become partly nocturnal during the summer months, when python hunting is only possible at night.
—Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Red light headlamps help to reduce disturbances for nocturnal animals as well as provide a gentle light for your eyes.
—Jp Shaffer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocturnal
night
Adjective
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The pair can also arrange multi-night pack trips or erect a camp next to an old miner’s cabin for a backcountry-light experience catered by the house chef.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2023
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The theater hosted rare Milwaukee stops for such performers as Kevin Costner, Dana Carvey and Ray Romano with Brad Garrett, while acts like Cheap Trick, Rick Springfield, Roger Hodgson of Supertramp and the Brian Setzer Orchestra held multi-night residencies.—
Journal Sentinel,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2023
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“Nocturnal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocturnal. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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