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
Velvet sofas and tapestry chairs were slip-covered with cotton chintz.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
This suite is equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Sunbrella is known for its all-weather, stain-resistant fabric that can handle the elements while cozying up patio sofas and chairs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
McKissick, on the other hand, is cautious about purchasing sofas in pink, red, or orange.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
These festive throw pillow covers are an easy and festive swap to give sofas and chairs new life.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The lobby features sofas and chairs that Mies designed for his family but never put into mass production; certain rooms have midcentury modern chaises.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
The room is large enough to fit multiple fireplaces, a grand piano, numerous sofas and chairs and a large and flexible dining space.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
If you’re drawn to sofas with oversized, sink-right-in cushions and a low, streamlined back, the Remi Modular 4-Piece Sectional nails the look.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
This suite is equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Sunbrella is known for its all-weather, stain-resistant fabric that can handle the elements while cozying up patio sofas and chairs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
McKissick, on the other hand, is cautious about purchasing sofas in pink, red, or orange.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
These festive throw pillow covers are an easy and festive swap to give sofas and chairs new life.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The lobby features sofas and chairs that Mies designed for his family but never put into mass production; certain rooms have midcentury modern chaises.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
The room is large enough to fit multiple fireplaces, a grand piano, numerous sofas and chairs and a large and flexible dining space.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
If you’re drawn to sofas with oversized, sink-right-in cushions and a low, streamlined back, the Remi Modular 4-Piece Sectional nails the look.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofas
couches
Noun
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In an adjacent room is a lounge space with emerald panels, oak bookshelves and velvet couches.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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For months, Robber Robber crashed on the couches of friends and fellow artists, including Greg Freeman and Lily Seabird, before eventually climbing into an unused attic for temporary shelter.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Sofas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofas. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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