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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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Other travel brands, like Generator Hotels and Zoku, feature hostel-style accommodations or bunk bed rooms for travelers that are willing to share a room.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Anchored by a space-saving set of storage drawers, the high-quality pine wood construction of this bunk bed supports up to 400 pounds on each bunk.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some of my picks include a plush convertible sofa bed, an under-$75 coffee table, and a statement swivel chair.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Arizona Grand has 744 residential-style guest suites, which include private balconies or patios and separate living areas with a queen sofa bed.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Hound Dog Haven suite sits on the first floor and includes a queen bed, a daybed with a trundle bed underneath it, and a kitchenette.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Dec. 2025
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Consider placing a trundle bed in the space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Desert landscapes and fun cowboy-esque decor dotted the walls and surfaces; a queen-size Murphy bed masquerading as a barn door provided ample sleeping options.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The ground level boasts a rec room, bar, TV room, mini-gym and another bedroom, with an old-fashioned Murphy bed and a bay window.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Malala Maiwand sat on a television studio couch, pen and notebook in hand, a dark red headscarf framing her face.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
27 Dec. 2020
Noun
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Ayers would head straight to the beat-up old couch, her friend would head to the stage to perform her poetry, and Ayers would feel recharged.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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The camera pans over and the adorable, singing Pokémon Jigglypuff is sitting on the couch.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Feather bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather%20bed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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