as in couches
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
I curled up on the sofa with a book
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Recent Examples of sofas
All Joybird sofas are made-to-order.
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Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofas
couches
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The sense of place begins in the Old West-style lobby, where a pair of aged leather couches beckon near the rough-hewn stone fireplace.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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She’s been homeless for roughly 15 years, bouncing from the streets to shelters to couches and back again.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Sofas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofas. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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