as in night owls
a person who is active late at night
an all-night diner that is patronized by nighthawks from every segment of society
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night owls
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Once each day’s performances conclude, those channels will spend the overnight and early morning hours rebroadcasting the full lineup for night owls, starting at around midnight in most cases and going through breakfast time.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026 -
But these parties aren’t just for night owls.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Nighthawks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighthawks. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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