as in couches
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
whenever I stayed over at their house I usually slept on the divan in the living room
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Noun
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Mattresses and questionably clean bedding were dredged up, dusty couches cleared of detritus.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026 -
The team worked alongside local artisans to preserve frescoes and medieval details while layering in aromatic woods, soft carpets, vibrant wool blankets, and rusty-hued velvet couches.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Traditional sofas have rigid arms, legs, and internal suspension that help create their shape, while these models rely entirely on dense foam and modular upholstery to form their shape.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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In larger rooms, opt for substantial sofas or sectionals, larger coffee tables, and fuller armchairs.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Divans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divans. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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