OVERNIGHT Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

overnight

adjective

Definition of overnight next

as in midnight

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Recent Examples of overnight There remains some uncertainty about how the storms will play out, but the strongest activity is expected by the evening and overnight Sunday. —

Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 Between overnight puffiness and dehydration, the under-eye area often appears more creased and tired first thing in the morning. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Chicago police are warning businesses about a crew of armed robbers who have been linked to at least five overnight incidents in the past week. —

Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 For one, there is no overnight re-broadcast, and for another, there is no rewind option. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Apr. 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