as in bed
a cloth case that is filled with material and used as something on which to sleep
They bought a new mattress with the intention of getting a more restful night's sleep.
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All are spacious and contemporary, with cozy amenities like gas fireplaces, oversized soaking tubs or dual-head showers, premium gel memory foam mattresses with Parachute feather bedding, and a pillow menu with six options.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
In central Israel, Rivi Ginzburg laid out two mattresses for her three grandchildren, along with some toys and coloring books.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
If encroaching kids and pets are cramping your style, a mega mattress might help.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
The brand says this mattress is made with seven layers of these natural materials as well as over 2,400 steel coils.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2025
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
In central Israel, Rivi Ginzburg laid out two mattresses for her three grandchildren, along with some toys and coloring books.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
If encroaching kids and pets are cramping your style, a mega mattress might help.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
The brand says this mattress is made with seven layers of these natural materials as well as over 2,400 steel coils.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattress
Noun
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Going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time keeps your body regulated and make sit easier to fall asleep.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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Best Target Patio Furniture and Decor Fourth of July Sales Target’s Fourth of July sale has everything needed to transform outdoor spaces into cozy hideaways, like chaise lounge chairs, an outdoor sofa, and this planter with a trellis for hanging plants.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Indeed, their owner, from San Francisco, California, even caught the duo cuddling up on the sofa together, as Taco curled in the crook of the dog's legs.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Squeezing in together on a cozy-looking couch, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook smiled while greeting ARMY as a unified group for the first time in years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Whether front row at fashion shows, seated on late-night couches, or commanding the stage at major global events, Black celebrities continued to make their presence known with style, substance, and star power.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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This Novogratz Brittany futon combines a modern design with functionality and comes in several colors.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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The body of a missing woman was discovered hidden inside a futon with stab wounds, Pennsylvania authorities say.—
Mike Stunson,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Calling it the Fair View, Mulrooney was meticulous in choosing the lace curtains, plush carpets, brass bedsteads and other finery that would make her new hotel the envy of the region’s other hoteliers, who housed most guests in rough dormitories.—
Melanie Haiken,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Oct. 2024
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The Emerald Ridge room, for example, has original redwood-slat walls, an antique bedstead and river views, while the sunny Rhododendron boasts period wallpaper and a claw-foot tub.—
Jackie Burrell,
The Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2024
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