NIGHTLY Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

nightly

adjective

ˈnīt-lē

Definition of nightly

as in nocturnal

of, relating to, or occurring in the night the elderly couple's nightly walk around the neighborhood

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Recent Examples of nightly Johansson has said her nightly magnesium makes a noticeable change in her every day life. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026 Over months or even years of nightly use, even a once-plush, supportive pillow can become compressed, lumpy, and uncomfortable. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026 While Moscow has been striking Ukraine near-nightly, Kyiv has also ramped up its offensive, launching more than 800 drones at Russia Sunday in one of its largest aerial attacks of the conflict. — Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 The theater has hosted a Jimmy Buffett concert, a high school graduation, an outdoor ice skating rink, and Fourth of July festivities, along with its nightly fare. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightly

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Thanks to all these survey techniques, Arizona scientists are making inroads in illuminating the secret lives of these nocturnal critters.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
By Ryan Spencer, Summit Daily As millions of birds start to head south for the winter, Coloradans are turning off outdoor lights to help darken the path for these nocturnal migrators.

— The Summit Daily, Denver Post, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of nocturnal

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are set to headline California’s Beachlife Festival, followed by a multi-night Las Vegas residency at the Fontainebleau that will be followed by a month-long run through Europe.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Book a pre-night hotel stay after overnight flights.

— Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025

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