nocturnal
Example Sentences
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It'll take you a few days to fully adapt, but after that you'll be almost nocturnal and will manage to take in the England game and all the other late-night fixtures.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026
Mountain lions are primarily nocturnal, which means they are usually active when people are not.
From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026
The nocturnal song of the crickets continues to fill the air.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Residents of Southern California who see a mysterious streak in the nocturnal sky can chalk it up to another SpaceX launch.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
Ousa the Bar Nowl flew past on a silent nocturnal patrol.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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