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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

Weingard says that in some ways, he wishes Schylling’s sleeper hit could have stayed under the radar for longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Teo was a good sleeper and she enjoyed the days spent caring for her baby son while on maternity leave.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Even as a child, Naomi was not a heavy sleeper.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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