OVERNIGHT Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

overnight

adjective

Definition of overnight

as in midnight

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Recent Examples of overnight While some researchers need to go through the process of producing their own antibodies, antibodies to many key proteins are commercially available and can be ordered for overnight delivery. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 Warmer, more humid weather will settle over the Kansas City area Tuesday, with a slight chance of overnight showers and thunderstorms, the National Weather Service said. — Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 As a general rule, bring tropical houseplants inside when overnight temperatures regularly drop into the 50s. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026 In 2012, Congress, as well as the European Union, further targeted Iran’s oil revenue and its central bank, cutting Iran’s oil exports in half virtually overnight. — Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overnight

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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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