as in nighthawks
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 owls
From early celebrations perfect for families to late-night events for night owls, here's where Greater Cincinnati residents can ring in 2026.
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Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2025
Attention night owls, this one is for you.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
But night owls can still enjoy the magic into the wee hours of the morning; at just 30 percent illuminated, the waning crescent moon won’t drown out too much of the action.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025
But there is hope for night owls.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Patsas is a local hangover remedy; most magereia—tavernas where the philosophy of sharing food was more important than any fancy methods or ingredients—serve it late, catering both to night owls and early-shift workers.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
The smartphone screen is visible in direct sunlight, but night owls will appreciate a front light that can be adjusted for warm/cold temperatures across 36 levels.
—New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2025
Attention night owls, this one is for you.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
But night owls can still enjoy the magic into the wee hours of the morning; at just 30 percent illuminated, the waning crescent moon won’t drown out too much of the action.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025
But there is hope for night owls.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Patsas is a local hangover remedy; most magereia—tavernas where the philosophy of sharing food was more important than any fancy methods or ingredients—serve it late, catering both to night owls and early-shift workers.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
The smartphone screen is visible in direct sunlight, but night owls will appreciate a front light that can be adjusted for warm/cold temperatures across 36 levels.
—New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Night owls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/night%20owls. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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