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 With the war now in its fifth year, fighting rages along more than 745 miles of the frontline, and Russia launches hundreds of ⁠drones in nearly nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. — Reuters, NBC news, 27 June 2026 Russian forces have also stepped up efforts to take more of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region – a key objective for the Kremlin, and Ukraine’s cities face near-nightly attacks from Moscow’s drones and missiles. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Classmates flooded the phone lines at WCFL radio to request their songs, sometimes putting them in the nightly top three with the Beatles and Rolling Stones, Abate recalls. — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightly

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For the most part, though, the nocturnal creatures stay out of humans’ sight.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
People should not approach wild animals that appear sick, injured, or dead, including nocturnal species such as bats and raccoons that are active during daylight hours.

— Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 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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