as in nighthawk
a person who is active late at night
a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird
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The latter option is ideal for night owls who won’t make it to the Jeep at 5:30 or 6 a.m.
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Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
Driving the news: The grand opening begins at 11pm, which is perfect timing for night owls who want to dance off the midweek work blues (and don't have to get up early the next day).
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
While night owls are likely in their element quickly, early birds might need to be more vigilant with going to bed on time to get the most out of the extra hour in the morning.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
People with longer circadian rhythms tend to be night owls and have an easier time traveling west.
—Tim Neville, Outside Online, 5 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
Driving the news: The grand opening begins at 11pm, which is perfect timing for night owls who want to dance off the midweek work blues (and don't have to get up early the next day).
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
While night owls are likely in their element quickly, early birds might need to be more vigilant with going to bed on time to get the most out of the extra hour in the morning.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
People with longer circadian rhythms tend to be night owls and have an easier time traveling west.
—Tim Neville, Outside Online, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Night owl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/night%20owl. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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