early bird
noun
1
: an early riser
2
: one that arrives early and especially before possible competitors
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At age 82, many Americans reside in warm climates, get up each day, play some golf, take a nap, then perhaps decide where to go for an early bird dinner.
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Steve Kramer, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
The peak travel season in the world’s second-largest economy kicked off with a train departing from Beijing minutes after midnight, taking early bird travelers from the capital to Hefei in eastern Anhui province.
—Reuters, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Those interested can sign up for notification on the company's website, and early birds can score the best pricing by combining the 30% January discount with the $100 CES discount on offer until January 17.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
These mind-bending installations sometimes have long queues, but ticket holders (and early birds) can often walk right in.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Steve Kramer, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
The peak travel season in the world’s second-largest economy kicked off with a train departing from Beijing minutes after midnight, taking early bird travelers from the capital to Hefei in eastern Anhui province.
—Reuters, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Those interested can sign up for notification on the company's website, and early birds can score the best pricing by combining the 30% January discount with the $100 CES discount on offer until January 17.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
These mind-bending installations sometimes have long queues, but ticket holders (and early birds) can often walk right in.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Early bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20bird. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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