How to Use red-eye in a Sentence
red-eye
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My dad, my brother took a red-eye in from San Diego just to be here.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2023
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Slip on the matching eye mask to catch some z’s during your next red-eye.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2023
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This wasn’t the red-eye to Vegas after a product launch.
—Damon Stafford, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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The Louisville pep band would be catching a red-eye flight back to Kentucky, and Iowa’s band would travel straight to Dallas.
—Talya Minsberg, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2023
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This unusual mix is perfect for a post-meal drink or to relax on a red-eye flight.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Brown recently flew to Las Vegas but took the red-eye flight back to Denver to save on lodging.
—Rajesh Kumar Singh, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Wednesday’s premiere of the three-episode series marks nine years to the day that contact was lost with red-eye Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2023
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Neck pillows Make sure to bring a supportive neck pillow with you on your next red-eye.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
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When the airlines will begin red-eye flights has not yet been determined.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
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Some passengers prefer to leave first thing in the morning to avoid delays, while others don’t mind a red-eye to make the most of their day.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2024
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Eventually, Alana arrived on a red-eye flight and headed straight for the house.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
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The right joggers can get you through red-eye flights and sweaty hotel gym sessions, or even be dressed up with the right pair of heels or blazer for a night out in the city.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
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Early wakeup calls, red-eye flights, and jet lag tend to disrupt our slumber.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
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These joggers are slightly more tailored than sweats, but still comfy enough for a long-haul or red-eye.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2023
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The latest Companion Pass promotion comes on the heels of Southwest’s plans to start red-eye flights sometime in the next two years.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
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At Claud, domestic country ham is served with sunchokes and red-eye mayo.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 June 2023
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When not in custody, their nightly shelter has been either a red-eye bus ride, or a bus station floor.
—Palabra, al, 15 Mar. 2023
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That doesn’t even cover the dark, tired under-eyes from an early morning red-eye flight or long travel days.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
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Fresh comfy joggers will also be great for travel plans, whether for a chilly train to head to the New Jersey shore or a red-eye to Greece for a friend's wedding.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023
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Last month, the airline started offering red-eye flights.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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Crushed after a brutal red-eye, followed by my 30th high school reunion, I was wasted.
—Todd Robinson, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2023
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These flowy, featherlight pants are tailor-made for a red-eye flight or sweltering arrival gate.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
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Here's what travelers should do Phoenix gets new Southwest red-eyes to this island paradise.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2024
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Typically red-eye gravy is made fresh, in small batches.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
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Early flights between 5 and 8 am and red-eyes (after 9 pm) tend to have fewer passengers.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2025
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The biggest bonus is that the set stays wrinkle-free, even on your long red-eye flights.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
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They’re also designed to last the long-haul—not just survive one red-eye.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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Long-haul and red-eye routes call for far more comfort than anything under five hours.
—Iman Balagam, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
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Dern took a red-eye flight from the 2025 Oscars ceremony to make it in time for her first day.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
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Was the ensemble designed for frequent fliers on the red-eye?
—Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
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