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Recent Examples of futons
Thirteen different dwellings, a few not much more than a room with a spare foldout couch or futon, and none were dependable.
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Stephanie Land, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The West Elm Booker futon is a chameleon.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
The millennials had no money and no career direction—taking up serving and bartending jobs at local restaurants to make ends meet while crashing on her parents’ futon.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Land, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The West Elm Booker futon is a chameleon.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
The millennials had no money and no career direction—taking up serving and bartending jobs at local restaurants to make ends meet while crashing on her parents’ futon.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for futons
Noun
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The deputy was seen on video struggling through makeshift barricades of mattresses and furniture before confronting Camacho, who was holding the boy in a chokehold with one hand while brandishing a knife in the other.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Cabins come kitted out with plush mattresses, in-floor heating, gourmet kitchens, and yoga mats for daily practice.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Oversized floral prints cover the custom sectionals in both living rooms; a blue, yellow, and purple checkerboard rug anchors her dining room; and classic zigzag pillows adorn the beds.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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As delegates compete for beds, rates have spiked and some developing countries and non-profits say they are being priced out of the summit.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their wedding celebration 12 years ago was even themed around camping — complete with a ropes course, games and a talent show, with the wedding party sleeping in bunks at the Oregon campsite.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The living room is nearby and can be outfitted with a large sofa, or a daybed – or alternatively serve as a secondary bedroom with a double bed or bunks, depending on requirements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Futons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futons. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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