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sleeper

[slee-per] / ˈsli pər /


NOUN
late bloomer
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Therefore, as the June 23 primary date approaches, the race could be a sleeper to watch.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

I didn’t get the best sleep of my life, but I’m a light sleeper anywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

She said while he was "not a good sleeper" he quickly went back to sleep by having his head stroked.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

"This suggests that dreaming may reshape how brain activity is interpreted by the sleeper: the more immersive the dream, the deeper the sleep feels."

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Bill’s appearance was the sleeper of the three-day gathering: before his talk no one except Cavalli-Sforza knew he existed.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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