as in couches
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 divans
We weren’t permitted to sit on these divans and chaises, much less eat anywhere near them.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Magpie interior designer Lorenzo Castillo is behind the menagerie of antique toby jugs, propeller fans, tapestries, and Turkish silk divans in shades of red and blue.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2023
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Magpie interior designer Lorenzo Castillo is behind the menagerie of antique toby jugs, propeller fans, tapestries, and Turkish silk divans in shades of red and blue.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divans
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The Rooftop Beverly Hills is a chic spot full of comfy couches in dark green where chef Peleg Miron’s team serve up lobster burgers, crispy tuna rice, and more to an appreciative crowd.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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Toys and books are strung across tables in the living room, framed by couches and kid-sized chairs.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
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McKissick, on the other hand, is cautious about purchasing sofas in pink, red, or orange.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Divans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divans. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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