early bird
noun
1
: an early riser
2
: one that arrives early and especially before possible competitors
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Shop the Pre-Season Sales Now is the perfect time to shop for your plant-must haves—most gardening retailers offer early bird sales to get consumers excited for the season ahead.
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, middle-aged and older adults, especially women, who are more active in the evenings showed worse heart health than early birds.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
People who identified as early birds were 5% less likely to have poor heart health and habits compared with those in the intermediate group.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Tickets are on sale now with early bird prices.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, middle-aged and older adults, especially women, who are more active in the evenings showed worse heart health than early birds.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
People who identified as early birds were 5% less likely to have poor heart health and habits compared with those in the intermediate group.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Tickets are on sale now with early bird prices.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Early bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20bird. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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