Day and Nocturnal

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Day noun - The hours of light between one night and the next.

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Nocturnal is an antonym for day.

Nearby Word: daytime

Nocturnal adjective - Of, relating to, or occurring in the night.

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Day is an antonym for nocturnal.

Nearby Word: nocturne

However, once you gain enough experience, the nocturnal mooks start showing up during the day as well.

Source: Nocturnal Mooks
Is Serious Business: The Ass-Blasters are normally nocturnal, but eventually start attacking the characters during the day.

Source: Film / Tremors 5: Bloodlines
Berserk Button: It's probably not a good idea to wake up a nocturnal near-omnipotent being up in the middle of the day.

Source: Fan Fic / The Unexpected Love Life of Dusk Shine

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