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tonight

[tuh-nahyt] / təˈnaɪt /
NOUN
this present night
Synonyms
STRONGEST
this evening this night


Example Sentences

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“If it causes the New York Knicks to lose tonight, I’m blaming him.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"We all know what tonight means to New Yorkers who have been waiting a long time for an opportunity like this," Special Agent Matt McCool told reporters.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“And obviously, he had the night he robbed three home runs. It was a tough play tonight, but at the same time, the strides that he’s made defensively have been great.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

And that was the message both leaders seemed to be sending tonight at the banquet.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“Well, you could go down there tonight and dig that hole,” he said.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls



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