night owl

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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Recent Examples of night owl Birding adventure tours are another good option, while night owls might want to explore the coastal stargazing activities. Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025 Researchers from the University of Surrey, England, revealed that mindfulness, sleep quality and alcohol consumption may link being a night owl with a greater risk of depression among young people. Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025 On the other hand, those with a certain chronotype — a natural disposition determined by factors such as age and genetics — may benefit from the habit, Fiala said, referencing a 2023 study which found night owls tend to rely on their snooze button more. Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 26 May 2025 Though there are much more powerful compact projectors on the market, the N2 mini tempts casual night owl streamers with a very attractive price point of US$229. New Atlas, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for night owl
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nighthawk
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  • Whip-poor-wills and nighthawks, for example, feed on moths and other flying insects at night, foraging when there is less competition with other species.
    The New York Times Elaine Chen Emily Anthes, New York Times, 18 May 2023
  • Nantucket: An early common nighthawk at Hummock Pond and 55 roseate terns at Coskata.
    Isabela Rocha, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2023

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“Night owl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/night%20owl. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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