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nightfall

[nahyt-fawl] / ˈnaɪtˌfɔl /
NOUN
the end of daylight
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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By nightfall, the country would begin to learn the outcome.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Initially, “Undertone” is adept in producing a simple, familiar atmosphere, where fear can be easily manifested come nightfall.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Come nightfall, I walked to the 11th arrondissement, known for its dining and shopping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

The great paradox of a new celebrity version, she smiles, is that none of their careers and reputations "count for anything come nightfall".

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

Seth imagined that the forest would be black as a cave after nightfall.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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