tonight

[tuh-nahyt] / təˈnaɪt /

NOUN

this present night

Synonyms

STRONGEST

this evening this night

Example Sentences

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“Well, tonight I sold my oil. R0 of 2.7 so far. On a ship. Sure. Not airborne, sure. But it’s going to get worse before it gets better,” said Campbell.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“The MVP is, you know, 18, 22, seven of 20 tonight, and they’ve kicked our ass three straight games,” said Laker coach JJ Redick.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

“I never told you I love you, and tonight I want to tell you that, I have been restraining my feeling for you, as I do love you from the bottom of my heart!”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"I am really sad we have lost some really good Labour councillors in Sunderland tonight," he said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Usually that question was clear, but tonight it wasn’t.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin