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Recent Examples of ottoman
On Monday, a delivery notification showed the $400 ottoman was not there.
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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
Castlery’s mid-century modern-style loveseat has a matching ottoman that works as a foot rest for cozy nights in, or as extra guest seating when the evening is busier.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
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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
Castlery’s mid-century modern-style loveseat has a matching ottoman that works as a foot rest for cozy nights in, or as extra guest seating when the evening is busier.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ottoman
Noun
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Rollicking Japanese City Pop era tunes from the ‘80s and ‘90s keep energy levels up; on Sundays, off-duty geiko or maiko may be sitting at a cozy banquette nearby—they’re given a discount to encourage a local patronage, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Peninsula power The flow in this kitchen designed by Carrie Moore Interior Design, an AD Pro member, is optimized thanks to the banquette that allows for quick passing of plates back and forth.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The space is full of playful contrasts—checkered wallpaper from Schumacher, a leopard-print carpet, and a whimsical Avalon rattan daybed by Serena & Lily.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 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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That effectively left it as a fourth quarter of nothing by mop-up time, with both benches emptied.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
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There are plenty of benches, restrooms, and shade throughout the grounds, so visiting is comfortable year-round.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ottoman. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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