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
The video, which was obtained by ABC News through a public records request, shows members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol questioning Abrego Garcia on the side of Interstate 40 after nightfall.
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Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 2 May 2025
Until Spencer shows up after nightfall to alter the math, that is.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Many of the most intense storms struck after nightfall, elevating the danger.
—Matthew Rehbein, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
After nightfall, temperatures will drop into the low 40s.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nightfall
Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 2 May 2025
Until Spencer shows up after nightfall to alter the math, that is.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Many of the most intense storms struck after nightfall, elevating the danger.
—Matthew Rehbein, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
After nightfall, temperatures will drop into the low 40s.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nightfall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightfall
Noun
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There were silent Sunday night dinners at restaurants and essentially no contact with any extended relatives.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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The Friday night menu features a choice from two main courses and dessert, packed and ready to go.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
Noun
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An elusive apex predator was recorded casually strolling among homes at dusk in a California neighborhood, police said.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Lake Austin sits minutes away for a paddle or a dusk cruise.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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However, the battery here only lasted for around half an hour at the highest beam, so is probably best saved for emergency use only rather than long hikes after sunset.—
Paul Ridden
May 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2025
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On Friday, March 1, 2024, just after sunset, a man sat in his vehicle with his brother in the front passenger seat outside his apartment building near the end of the block.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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In a short address to the squad on Monday evening, Wiegman expressed, in front of Earps, sentiments of frustration, disappointment and anger at Earps’ decision before walking out of the room.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The 23-year-old Twitch streamer was seated at the show on Monday evening (May 26) when a man approached him to introduce his daughter.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
27 May 2025
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And Jupiter, which will be nothing more than a bright, white dot against the bright twilight background, will appear only 5 degrees higher.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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From summer through October, the rooftop transforms into a cinematic wonderland, screening cult classics against the twilight sky.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightfall. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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