as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall
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Recent Examples of nightfall
Alaska State Troopers, joined by personnel from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, searched for the bears until nightfall but were unable to locate them, DeSpain said.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
An eruv is a symbolic enclosure that allows Orthodox Jews to carry items outside of their home during the weekly Shabbat observance, which begins at sundown on Friday and lasts through nightfall on Saturday.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
The 10-day Jewish High Holy Days ends with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, after nightfall on Saturday, Oct. 12.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
Everything seems fine and dandy until nightfall, when Nana spends her evenings crawling around on her hands and knees and moaning.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
An eruv is a symbolic enclosure that allows Orthodox Jews to carry items outside of their home during the weekly Shabbat observance, which begins at sundown on Friday and lasts through nightfall on Saturday.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
The 10-day Jewish High Holy Days ends with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, after nightfall on Saturday, Oct. 12.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
Everything seems fine and dandy until nightfall, when Nana spends her evenings crawling around on her hands and knees and moaning.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightfall
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That meant this fall semester playing in the band for Friday night football games, getting up on Saturdays for cross country meets and also attending golf practices and matches during the week.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Tatum scored 22 points on a rough shooting night, Jaylen Brown had just 13.Boston Herald, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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At dusk, a procession of the faithful takes to the streets with children often dressed as angels and shepherds.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Crete is famous for these: the hills at dusk are all blues, violets and blacks; the sky a hundred shades of pink and orange where the sun hits the Aegean.William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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From savoring Sonoran hot dogs to chasing sunsets atop Camelback Mountain, all the communities that make up metro Phoenix offer endless possibilities for adventure and fun.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Makeup Trend of 2024: Rosy Cheeks Boyfriend blush, sunset blush, lifting blush, even semi-permanent tattoo blush—the cheeks were trending this year.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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President Biden reflected on his tenure in office and his international impact in his address to Democratic Party members at their holiday reception on Sunday evening.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bannon, host of the War Room podcast, made the claim during a speech at the New York Young Republican Club's annual gala on Sunday evening.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The 11-year veteran has meticulously cared for his body while in the twilight of his career.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The seasoned veteran Williams is coasting through his twilight years, but can still be a reliable force out of the backfield.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightfall. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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