as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall
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Recent Examples of nightfall
By nightfall, families were in line, with at least four lawyers from the network, at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Several hours would pass until power was meaningfully restored; by nightfall, families gathered in candlelight and exchanged stories from a remarkable Monday.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Thankfully this year the tower will remain open to visitors until 11 p.m., allowing guests to catch a glimpse of the Istanbul skyline at nightfall.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Last-minute purchases ended at nightfall as stores closed and the streets emptied.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 June 2025
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Several hours would pass until power was meaningfully restored; by nightfall, families gathered in candlelight and exchanged stories from a remarkable Monday.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Thankfully this year the tower will remain open to visitors until 11 p.m., allowing guests to catch a glimpse of the Istanbul skyline at nightfall.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Last-minute purchases ended at nightfall as stores closed and the streets emptied.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightfall
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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese added to the chorus of complaints about WNBA officials following the team’s 80-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Anthony’s homer headlined a night of wild firsts for the Red Sox.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
8 July 2025
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Winged Photo Competition Winners At dusk, a family of six Honduran white bats roost on the underside of a leaf, preparing to take off in search of their dinner.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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These fogging operations take place at dusk, when mosquitoes are most active and looking for food, officials said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Equally impressive: the breadth and quality of its active and cultural pursuits, which range from sunset storytelling cruises and treasure hunt boat tours on the water to nature hikes and helicopter tours.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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After sunset, recessed lighting keeps the area bright.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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An evening meet-and-greet at Little Bear Arena in St. Ignace will run from 6-8 p.m. with live music and a beer tent, per the visitors bureau.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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As of Sunday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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How to view planet alignment 2025 Planet parades must be observed during twilight between dawn and sunset so a glowing sky does not obscure the view.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Amidst the urban twilight, two friends take photos at one of the last New York City phone booths when the phone begins to ring.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightfall. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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