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For example, an ottoman or garden stool can double as extra patio seating for guests.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
This could be an entryway bench with storage underneath, or an ottoman that opens up to store blankets and games.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
Measuring 18 by 40 by 18 inches, the ottoman can withstand up to 250 pounds for extra seating and plenty of space for extra throw blankets, pillows, seasonal bedding, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
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.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
This could be an entryway bench with storage underneath, or an ottoman that opens up to store blankets and games.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
Measuring 18 by 40 by 18 inches, the ottoman can withstand up to 250 pounds for extra seating and plenty of space for extra throw blankets, pillows, seasonal bedding, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
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.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ottoman
Noun
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The main kitchen is all sleek wooden cabinetry, with an eat-in banquette curved into the central island.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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Across the room, a custom dining table and banquette—with vintage Palecek chairs pulled up—is the unofficial puzzle zone.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This upholstered daybed looks like a couch, but moonlights as a spot to sleep with an extra trundle below that can accommodate up to two people.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The armchair-like frame is large enough to serve as a makeshift daybed, and is especially comfy when paired with a few throw pillows.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Down 30 with seven minutes left, Ott waved the white flag and emptied his bench, trying to move on to Wednesday’s Game 2 as quickly as possible.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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In one shot, Kourtney could be seen sitting on a bench next to her little boy, while in another, the mother-son duo is riding a carousel horse at Disneyland.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ottoman. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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