: a night when a person stays awake until a late hour
We're tired today because we had a late night last night.
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Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
In June 2025, a late-night electrical fire caused significant damage in Evangeline’s, according to past Bee reporting.
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Emma Hall
july 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
Yes, Stokes’ late night out, in the context of what went on before, was unacceptable.
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Nasser Hussain,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
But Rodríguez Castro held court for more than five hours, evoking Fidel Castro’s long, late-night meetings.
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Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
In June 2025, a late-night electrical fire caused significant damage in Evangeline’s, according to past Bee reporting.
—
Emma Hall
july 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
Noun
The reality star, actress, and comedian hasn't been exiled from late night altogether, however.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
Yes, Stokes’ late night out, in the context of what went on before, was unacceptable.
—
Nasser Hussain,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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