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Recent Examples of ottoman
Besides the nightmarish creature, a mysterious ottoman was added to the middle of the bathroom floor, strengthening the case that an AI tool was involved.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 Feb. 2026
On Monday, a delivery notification showed the $400 ottoman was not there.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
My storage ottoman is my hardest-working furniture.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Add a chair or ottoman to create a functional, cozy nook.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 Feb. 2026
On Monday, a delivery notification showed the $400 ottoman was not there.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
My storage ottoman is my hardest-working furniture.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Add a chair or ottoman to create a functional, cozy nook.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ottoman
Noun
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Beyond the vitrines of watches that weave throughout the space is another enclave with banquette seating to also be used for appointments.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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A la carte breakfast is included with all stays; enjoy it in your room, on the street-level terrace, or in a leather banquette at Taverne Gaspar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Turning your empty patio into a luxurious outdoor retreat is easy with Arhaus’s Sonoma daybed, whose silhouette is perfect for anchoring other modern backyard furniture and decor.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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Don’t miss this two-in-one porch swing that reclines to create a daybed.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bufkin and Smith played a handful of minutes in the first half each, bringing the Lakers to an 11-man rotation on Sunday as the South Bay Lakers lost in the G League Western Conference Finals without the handful of end-of-bench players promoted to the NBA roster for depth Sunday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Alexander-Walker, known more for his defense, is averaging more than 20 points per game after never topping 10 during his eight seasons as a bench player in New Orleans, Utah and Minnesota.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ottoman. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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