night owls

plural of night owl
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 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 26 Oct. 2025.

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