How to Use sleeper in a Sentence
sleeper
noun
- The movie became the sleeper hit of the summer.
- The movie was the summer's sleeper.
- Sleepers were awakened by the sound of a loud crash.
- He may turn out to be the sleeper in this year's election.
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At the end of the study, the sleepers were asked to guess which shirt had been worn by their partner.
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Melissa Breyer,
Treehugger,
4 Aug. 2023
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But the sleeper hit of the season, the oh-so-warm shearling coat.
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Roxanne Adamiyatt,
Town & Country,
21 Nov. 2022
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True to the name, the Easy Breather kept our test sleeper feeling cool and fresh all night.
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Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Peoplemag,
22 Dec. 2022
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That design has stood the test of time, though the lure is arguably a bit of a sleeper.
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Joe Cermele,
Field & Stream,
4 Jan. 2024
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Here are seven who could fit the mold of sleeper in this year’s draft.
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Tim Bielik,
cleveland,
26 Apr. 2022
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The Clippers could be a sleeper team in the postseason.
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Gary Washburn,
BostonGlobe.com,
25 Mar. 2023
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It’s kind of a sleeper shower, not many folks know about it.
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Dave Epstein,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 Oct. 2022
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There’s the engine car, the kitchen, the restaurant, the bar and lounge with the piano, and then the sleeper carriages all the way in the back to be far away from the smoke.
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Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 July 2023
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The main thing a side sleeper should look for is a thicker and firmer pillow.
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John Thompson,
Men's Health,
8 Nov. 2022
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Our third sleeper won a mere 15 games and finished far closer to the bottom of the Big Ten than the top.
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Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2024
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The floor has 62 square feet of surface area, which is plenty of room for four sleepers.
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Lindsey Lapointe,
Field & Stream,
3 May 2023
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There’s a name for these stress-slinging sleeper agents.
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Gabriela Riccardi,
Quartz,
21 Apr. 2023
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Some come with a minky, fleece-like side, which could be too warm for certain sleepers.
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Shannon Ullman,
Health,
20 Apr. 2023
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The Lucy & Jack name drop & wedding ring thing here triggered some kind of sleeper agent in me.
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Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
19 Apr. 2024
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As for the footwear, Emrata opted for the sleeper hit of square-toe black boots by Bevza.
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Liana Satenstein,
Vogue,
3 Nov. 2022
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Even the private rooms in sleeper cars are rather compact.
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Nylah Burton,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2022
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Keep reading to find our full list of the best pillows for every type of sleeper.
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Samantha Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2022
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Check out our stories on the best sleeper sofas, the best futons, and the best standing desks.
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Rachel Klein,
Popular Mechanics,
7 Aug. 2022
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There’s usually a sleeper big hit to go along with what looks like a sure-fire smash that tanks.
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Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
15 May 2022
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How, then, did this show come out of nowhere and become the definition of a sleeper hit?
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Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2023
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The magic of Roan is that any of these songs – if not all – could have sleeper hit potential.
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Christine Werthman,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2024
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Falling asleep anywhere anytime isn't the sign of a good sleeper.
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Karen Weintraub,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2024
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Overall, our lab noted that these were a great find for hot sleepers.
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Amy Schulman,
Peoplemag,
27 Mar. 2024
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If your mom is a hot sleeper, gifting her one ahead of summer will be all the more thoughtful.
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Jaimie Potters,
Good Housekeeping,
16 Apr. 2022
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DreamCloud mattresses are some of the best hybrid sleepers on the market.
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Elsie Boskamp,
USA TODAY,
29 Oct. 2024
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Damien Leone’s low-budget sleeper came in third after a surprise $19 million #1 last week.
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Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
20 Oct. 2024
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