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Recent Examples of feather bed
The girl yawned, feeling the pace of her run, then stretched out on the mossy ground, which was as soft as a feather bed.
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
De Hales left Basilia, gave up his shop, and sold all of his possessions, including two feather beds, and some pots and utensils worth two shillings and sixpence.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2024
The records — in some cases, family wills that show enslaved human beings bequeathed along with feather beds and farm animals — provide a visceral link between today’s decision makers and slavery.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 June 2023
Villa-style accommodations with Italian furnishings, fireplaces and feather beds furthered the away-from-it-all feeling.
—Christina Julian, latimes.com, 3 July 2019
Blue-, orange-, and green-hued rooms have travertine showers and feather beds.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
De Hales left Basilia, gave up his shop, and sold all of his possessions, including two feather beds, and some pots and utensils worth two shillings and sixpence.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2024
The records — in some cases, family wills that show enslaved human beings bequeathed along with feather beds and farm animals — provide a visceral link between today’s decision makers and slavery.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 June 2023
Villa-style accommodations with Italian furnishings, fireplaces and feather beds furthered the away-from-it-all feeling.
—Christina Julian, latimes.com, 3 July 2019
Blue-, orange-, and green-hued rooms have travertine showers and feather beds.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather bed
Noun
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On a recent trip on the Disney Treasure, my five-person group fit snugly in a cabin equipped with a queen-size bed, a bunk bed, a Murphy-style pull-down bed in the wall, and single sleeper sofa.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
13 May 2025
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Video Waitresses live three and four to an apartment, and at the ski resorts, J-1 visa holders, designed for guest workers from abroad, share bunk beds.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The largest room is the 1,190-square-foot Alder House, which has a separate living room, an additional sofa bed, and a dining table.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
27 May 2025
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In the air, the suite comes with a reclining sofa bed and five windows.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Sleeper sofas and trundle beds are counted in that figure, so check how many actual bedrooms there are before booking.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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While the frame dates back around the 1600s, trundle beds are far from traditional.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Inside, it’s outfitted with a queen Murphy bed, a large lower bunk, and a kids’ cupola bunk.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
15 May 2025
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Perhaps the most overwhelming concern is whether Murphy beds are safe.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s something a little bit magical happening with weatherproof sofas and couches right now.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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The furniture is set up: desk in the back, sitting area with black leather couch and two chairs arranged in the front, overlooking the Gophers men’s basketball program’s practice courts.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Feather bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather%20bed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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