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Recent Examples of nocturnal
That said, Elkmont isn’t the only spot for nocturnal magic.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Magnetic and funny, Maris easily draws people into her orbit, but her nocturnal habits hint at a dangerous violence that lurks beneath the surface.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 May 2026
An eelpout is not a Minnesota expression of surprise but a nocturnal, eel-like creature, often the quarry of ice-fishers.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Armadillos are nocturnal but occasionally move around during the day.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Magnetic and funny, Maris easily draws people into her orbit, but her nocturnal habits hint at a dangerous violence that lurks beneath the surface.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 May 2026
An eelpout is not a Minnesota expression of surprise but a nocturnal, eel-like creature, often the quarry of ice-fishers.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Armadillos are nocturnal but occasionally move around during the day.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocturnal
Adjective
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are set to headline California’s Beachlife Festival, followed by a multi-night Las Vegas residency at the Fontainebleau that will be followed by a month-long run through Europe.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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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 11 Jun. 2026.
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