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night owl

[nahyt oul] / ˈnaɪt ˌaʊl /




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Then the night owl can get out of bed and continue on with his or her evening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Mom was the consummate night owl, accomplishing her best work well after midnight.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2024

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

The woman was not, as Mama said, a lark, but more a night owl.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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