tonight

[tuh-nahyt] / təˈnaɪt /

NOUN

this present night

Synonyms

STRONGEST

this evening this night

Example Sentences

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"The Pope, who was definitely my guest tonight, has cancelled. We already sent the other stars away. This is terrible," Colbert said.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"They are right up at the top of the table and they had too much power for us tonight."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“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

“I wish I were with you tonight, but Em is here.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

I was planning to pay for my friends at the movie theatre tonight because Madi never has any cash.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller