: a night when a person stays awake until a late hour
We're tired today because we had a late night last night.
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Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
In a late-night post on social media, Trump hit back against Musk and threatened to direct the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) against the tech billionaire.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Whether front row at fashion shows, seated on late-night couches, or commanding the stage at major global events, Black celebrities continued to make their presence known with style, substance, and star power.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 June 2025
He was included in Just For Laughs’ 2022 New Faces cohort, was part of CBS’s 2025 Comics to Watch Showcase, and made his American late-night debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 June 2025
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For Women’s Euro 2025, Swiss Federal Railways plans to avoid similar issues by adding 400 extra trains, including late-night services for safety.
—Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
In a late-night post on social media, Trump hit back against Musk and threatened to direct the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) against the tech billionaire.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Whether front row at fashion shows, seated on late-night couches, or commanding the stage at major global events, Black celebrities continued to make their presence known with style, substance, and star power.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 June 2025
He was included in Just For Laughs’ 2022 New Faces cohort, was part of CBS’s 2025 Comics to Watch Showcase, and made his American late-night debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 June 2025
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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