night owl
Example Sentences
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Whether you're an early riser or a night owl will dictate what appeals more to you.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
“If you’re a night owl who wants to get stuff done and you try waking up at 5 a.m., you’ll last a week, and you’ll become self-defeated and depressed.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
The new album’s title may hint at sunshine and waking hours, but make no mistake, Yoakam is a night owl, a man for whom work begins around dusk and often stretches into dawn.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024
Early riser or night owl, everyone appreciates a good night's sleep.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2024
As she went deeper into the trees, she heard the call of a night owl, and an animal bounded through the undergrowth — a rabbit?
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
