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Recent Examples of nocturnal
This cunning predator is a nocturnal sheet web spider, Psechrus clavis, which captures fireflies as prey.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Those looking to make some nocturnal memories will want to check out their weekend residency with NYC nightlife destination GOSPËL hosting supper-club style parties through September 6.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Night lights can disrupt bird migration and confuse nocturnal critters like frogs and fireflies.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Those looking to make some nocturnal memories will want to check out their weekend residency with NYC nightlife destination GOSPËL hosting supper-club style parties through September 6.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Night lights can disrupt bird migration and confuse nocturnal critters like frogs and fireflies.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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