by night

phrase

: at night : during the night
New York by night is very different from New York by day.

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The green goblin fronts a metal band, sells life insurance by day and performs comedy by night. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Spend the day touring Frida Kahlo’s blue house and, by night, enjoy a mezcal tasting in Condesa. — Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Less impressive is all the wild, neon cabin lighting that gives the interior a look of Tokyo by night. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 Before giving up law completely, Ponder still dipped her toes in the craft, pulling double duty as a trial lawyer by day and moonlighting in projects like Danielle Ponder & the Tomorrow People by night. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by night

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“By night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20night. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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