NIGHT OWL Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

night owl

noun

Definition of night owl next

as in nighthawk

a person who is active late at night a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

early bird

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of night owl Poor sleep is more common among night owls and raises the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other conditions that impact the heart. —

Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026 Athena This category is named for the goddess of wisdom and reason and includes people who are neither night owls nor early birds. —

Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Mar. 2026 Some people identify as night owls, others are early risers. —

Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026 Early birds who are already attuned to waking up early might have an easier time adjusting than night owls, Manoogian says. —

Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for night owl

Recent Examples of Synonyms for night owl

nighthawk

Noun

Nearby, Rodriguez is mimicking the call of a nighthawk.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Somewhere in the desert, nighthawks are rising from reefs of blood-red clouds.

— Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025