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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From early celebrations perfect for families to late-night events for night owls, here's where Greater Cincinnati residents can ring in 2026.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Dec. 2025 -
Attention night owls, this one is for you.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Nighthawks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighthawks. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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