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The custom cabinet and banquette seating were constructed by Atelier Troadec and painted in Benjamin Moore’s Alligator Alley.
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2026
Wood included two firepits (gas-powered, for safety) in the yard—one by the banquette, and one by the dining area, above.
—Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Food and Drink Silhouette is the all-day lounge that offers a snack menu and drinks in a very comfortable setting with a fireplace and banquette seating.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Wander around the quaint cobblestone streets of historic Tribeca before heading back to cozy up on a red banquette in the brasserie with a bowl of French onion soup.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2026
Wood included two firepits (gas-powered, for safety) in the yard—one by the banquette, and one by the dining area, above.
—Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Food and Drink Silhouette is the all-day lounge that offers a snack menu and drinks in a very comfortable setting with a fireplace and banquette seating.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Wander around the quaint cobblestone streets of historic Tribeca before heading back to cozy up on a red banquette in the brasserie with a bowl of French onion soup.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banquette
Noun
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This could be an entryway bench with storage underneath, or an ottoman that opens up to store blankets and games.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
30 Mar. 2026
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This three-piece sectional that’s just slightly larger than a loveseat is especially accommodating for smaller layouts and thoughtfully designed with the flexibility to tack on more seating (an ottoman, chaise, or extension here or there) as your family or space changes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bufkin and Smith played a handful of minutes in the first half each, bringing the Lakers to an 11-man rotation on Sunday as the South Bay Lakers lost in the G League Western Conference Finals without the handful of end-of-bench players promoted to the NBA roster for depth Sunday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Alexander-Walker, known more for his defense, is averaging more than 20 points per game after never topping 10 during his eight seasons as a bench player in New Orleans, Utah and Minnesota.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Turning your empty patio into a luxurious outdoor retreat is easy with Arhaus’s Sonoma daybed, whose silhouette is perfect for anchoring other modern backyard furniture and decor.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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Don’t miss this two-in-one porch swing that reclines to create a daybed.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Banquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banquette. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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