overnight

adjective

Definition of overnightnext
as in midnight

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Recent Examples of overnight Hörl intended to sell the statues for about 100 euros ($114) once the exhibition was over, meaning whoever ran away with 210 mini-Mozarts has not become an overnight millionaire. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 For the sofa, Kut opted for a modular pale gray Burrow number that tucks into the corner for comfortable lounging and doubles as a twin bed for overnight visitors. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026 Another man showed up to ship books to California, Placek said, and was willing to pay a hefty fee to overnight the package. — Erika Stanish, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 While the past weekend saw high temps soar to near 110 degrees in the Central Valley, with overnight lows as high as the 80s, this weekend will almost feel like a different season. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overnight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overnight
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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