as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
whenever I stayed over at their house I usually slept on the divan in the living room
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Recent Examples of divan
There was our grandmother’s porch at night, on the wood divan, beneath the mosquito net softly sighing, cicadas lighting up the village with their sound.
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Aysegül Savas, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Victorian fainting couches, rattan divans, or an Elvis-image lacquered toilet seat?
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
The 23-foot-long cabin interior features plenty of passenger perks, too, like an integrated cabin management system with a controller, a 3-D moving map, improved audio and mood lighting, and a side-facing divan that passengers can convert into a bed.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The divan’s red floral cover dominates the composition, setting off the tangle of thick black outlines and shadows defining her recumbent body.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
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Aysegül Savas, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Victorian fainting couches, rattan divans, or an Elvis-image lacquered toilet seat?
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
The 23-foot-long cabin interior features plenty of passenger perks, too, like an integrated cabin management system with a controller, a 3-D moving map, improved audio and mood lighting, and a side-facing divan that passengers can convert into a bed.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The divan’s red floral cover dominates the composition, setting off the tangle of thick black outlines and shadows defining her recumbent body.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divan
Noun
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Fessceruna 3-Piece Loungewear Set Fessceruna’s three-piece loungewear set is perfect for cozying up at home on the couch, running quick errands, and enduring long travel days.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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The video shows a couch completely destroyed, with stuffing pulled out and the frame exposed down to the springs.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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And of course, anyone in the market for a new outdoor sofa needs this one from Signature Design by Ashley, which recently dropped under $600.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The 16-by-20-foot floor plan in the modular mini home includes a spacious living area with room for a large sofa or a loveseat with armchairs for multiple seating options.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Divan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divan. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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