NIGHTHAWKS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

nighthawks

noun

plural of nighthawk

as in night owls

a person who is active late at night an all-night diner that is patronized by nighthawks from every segment of society

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early birds

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night owls

Noun

Sleep disturbances are common in depression, and night owls (who tend to get less sleep than early birds) are likely to have more and worse depressive symptoms.

— Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
Shift workers, night owls or anyone running late schedules may feel better with a midday or early afternoon session that matches their own rhythm.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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