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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These are not just any mattresses, but ones that promise quality sleep and comfort.
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Nora Colomer
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While a mattress can't turn back time, a better mattress can lead to a lot of things: Better sleep!
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 23 May 2025
If your home begins to fall apart, get in the tub and pull a mattress over yourself to protect from debris, Miami-Dade County says.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Best Memorial Day mattress sales Sealy Cool 12″ Medium Memory Foam Mattress with CopperChill Technology 63% OFF
Sealy is known for their high-quality mattresses, and this memory foam model is no exception.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
While a mattress can't turn back time, a better mattress can lead to a lot of things: Better sleep!
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 23 May 2025
If your home begins to fall apart, get in the tub and pull a mattress over yourself to protect from debris, Miami-Dade County says.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Best Memorial Day mattress sales Sealy Cool 12″ Medium Memory Foam Mattress with CopperChill Technology 63% OFF
Sealy is known for their high-quality mattresses, and this memory foam model is no exception.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattress
Noun
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Place the tallest plants at the back of the bed, with the shortest in front.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Add step stools with handrails by beds and in closets.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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Berry moved to settle on the sofa opposite Bush Hager and clasped hands with her partner.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The lounge is outfitted with a luxurious sofa to relax in.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 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
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One floor of the property is dedicated to guest rooms designed in a more traditional manner and outfitted with tatami mats and futon beds.—
John Wogan,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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We’re also drawn to the plush futon sofa ($599-$649) and the light-up ball holders ($50) that display basketballs celebrating her accomplishments on the court.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
15 May 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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“Mattress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattress. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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