sleepers

plural of sleeper
as in slumberers
one who sleeps she's a light sleeper and usually wakes up when I get in late

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Recent Examples of sleepers That’s why this list includes both heavy, high fill powers and light inserts that will please even the hottest sleepers. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026 SweetNight’s new CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress takes a multi-layered approach to tackling the problem, combining cooling materials, ventilation and ergonomic support in a mattress designed particularly with hot sleepers in mind. New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 Today, that decision-making process appears to be evolving as sleepers increasingly consider how a mattress supports their body and maintains comfort throughout the night. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Cool sleepers or those who shower before bed may be able to stretch their duvet cover wash schedule to every few weeks, but warm sleepers should consider sticking to a weekly cycle. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026 Side sleepers typically need a little more cushioning, making soft to medium-firm mattresses a good place to start. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 The Great Bay Home Queen Jersey Sheets are made with breathable, T-shirt-style fabric that keeps hot and cold sleepers comfortable, no matter the weather. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Stuffed with premium duck down fill, its medium loft offers the perfect neck support for back sleepers. Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026 Sleep is variable by nature, and even healthy sleepers have off nights. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

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“Sleepers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleepers. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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