overnight

adjective

Definition of overnightnext
as in midnight

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Recent Examples of overnight As a result, the overnight curfew was most favoured to balance the health benefits with teens’ social needs. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 15 July 2026 However, just 25 minutes away at Polymath Park in Acme, Pennsylvania, there are two homes designed by the architect, and two homes designed by his apprentice Peter Berndtson, that are available to rent for overnight stays. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 This Gilroy camping destination, with 54 tent campsites, was surprisingly underpopulated on an overnight visit a few years back, given its amenities. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Top Your Overnight Oats With Brain-Healthy Ingredients Adding nutrient-rich ingredients to your overnight oats can boost the flavor while providing fiber, protein, healthy fats, antioxidants, and other nutrients that support brain health. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overnight
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midnight
Adjective
  • The measure passed in a post-midnight session by unanimous consent, meaning no members objected.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • 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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