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Recent Examples of side table
In fact, we’re tempted to use it as an impromptu side table, thanks to the smooth and sturdy wooden lid.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Surround it with modern chairs and wood stump side tables, and bring out sheepskin throws and extra blankets to create an all-weather gathering space.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
The lights are offered as a set of two or four, and they can be easily hung from a tree, staked at the beginning of a pathway, or simply placed on a side table.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
My favorite corner housed the freestanding soaking tub, where Blue Lagoon bath salts sit on a side table for easy access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Surround it with modern chairs and wood stump side tables, and bring out sheepskin throws and extra blankets to create an all-weather gathering space.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
The lights are offered as a set of two or four, and they can be easily hung from a tree, staked at the beginning of a pathway, or simply placed on a side table.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
My favorite corner housed the freestanding soaking tub, where Blue Lagoon bath salts sit on a side table for easy access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side table
Noun
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Light and airy chiffon cakes have been gracing Southern sideboards since the 1920s, and this is our Test Kitchen's latest iteration of the vintage confection.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Best Way Day Storage Deals Add more storage space to your home with sneaky storage options like this round ottoman and spacious sideboard, as well as more classic solutions like a nine-drawer dresser, TV stand, and charming bookshelf.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Health inspectors found excess water between the stack of plates at the buffet service line.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The Italian Manfredi’s, the main dining room, the Restaurant, the World Cafe (a buffet with everything imaginable including lobster, steaks and pasta) and 24-hour room service, are all included in your fare.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The following weekend, the final 10 players in the World Series of Art Poker convened at a card table set up at The Living Room, a super-private Hollywood member’s club—and Kylie was nowhere to be seen.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the early days, Romanucci and Blandin started in a small office with a card table and a plastic bag for the garbage.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ethics watchdogs have flagged concerns that these donations could buy favorable regulatory treatment from the federal government, while the White House counters that critics would complain if the project were funded by taxpayers.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Running seconds appear in the subdial at 7 o’clock, while the subdial at 4 o’clock features a 30-minute counter.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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That table seats four, and a separate lower seating area splits two chairs with a tea table.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Dec. 2025
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There is a low tea table, common in many Chinese businesses, as well as a green screen area for people to use for livestreams.—
Lavender Au,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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The blueprint would require removing carpeting, adding nurses stations, emergency backup power, electrical outlets, mobile workstations, linen hampers and bed tables, among other changes.—
Hugo Martín,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2020
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Convinced that copper has germ-fighting qualities, the hospital system invested in copper surfaces for countertops and bed rails, bed tables and other furniture.—
Lucette Lagnado,
WSJ,
8 Sep. 2018
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Think of them as the ultimate IRL treasure hunt, where the payoff can be anything from a sculptural 1970s burl wood coffee table to a retro Murano glass mushroom lamp.—
Jazmine A. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pair it with the matching coffee table (also on sale) for a cohesive look.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Side table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20table. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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