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nightfall

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


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After nightfall, it drops down some 50cm to a leaf, a branch or the forest floor and creates an anchor point using a silk line.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

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

Though his parents showed off the baby throughout the day from the terrace of their mansion, by nightfall they’d retreated indoors.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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