nighthawks

noun

plural of nighthawk
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
Noun
  • One study found that while two-thirds of the general population claim to be night owls, their chances of success are much slimmer than those of morning people.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Three of the five subtypes were different flavors of night owls, and two were early birds—each with a grab bag of different properties.
    — Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
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