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
Wayfair is packed with outdoor furniture sets that include dining tables for alfresco dinners, sofas for lounging, and comfy chairs for reading.
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Salon Sofa Curved sofas are always on trend, but more so than ever this year.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Art from his personal collection fills the public spaces, and the rooms have red-stone baths, sofas detailed with luggage-style straps, and headboards painted in hazy ombres to match the sunrise.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
For larger items — refrigerators, sofas, beds, big rugs.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Curtis notes that five or six years ago, sofas were routinely piled high with pillows.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Velvet sofas and tapestry chairs were slip-covered with cotton chintz.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 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
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Salon Sofa Curved sofas are always on trend, but more so than ever this year.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Art from his personal collection fills the public spaces, and the rooms have red-stone baths, sofas detailed with luggage-style straps, and headboards painted in hazy ombres to match the sunrise.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
For larger items — refrigerators, sofas, beds, big rugs.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Curtis notes that five or six years ago, sofas were routinely piled high with pillows.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Velvet sofas and tapestry chairs were slip-covered with cotton chintz.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofas
couches
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Mattresses, rugs, carpets, and upholstered couches and chairs are also reservoirs for allergens.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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The building exudes club-like vibes of dark wood and brown leather couches.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Sofas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofas. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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