Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nocturnal
Nighttime proved especially productive, when nocturnal creatures like snakes and geckos emerged from hiding.
—
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
The nocturnal creatures live in forests and eat leaves, fruits, and seeds, per the American Museum of Natural History.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Residents of Southern California who saw a mysterious streak in the nocturnal sky can chalk it up to another SpaceX launch.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Kona Night Reef Dives focus on nocturnal marine life like octopi, lobster and eels on the reef.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nocturnal
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
The nocturnal creatures live in forests and eat leaves, fruits, and seeds, per the American Museum of Natural History.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Residents of Southern California who saw a mysterious streak in the nocturnal sky can chalk it up to another SpaceX launch.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Kona Night Reef Dives focus on nocturnal marine life like octopi, lobster and eels on the reef.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nocturnal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocturnal
Adjective
-
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
-
Book a pre-night hotel stay after overnight flights.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
There will also be the first-ever post-midnight confetti release on New Year's Eve, with 2,000 pounds of red, white and blue confetti, Times Square said on its website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nocturnal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocturnal. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
