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Recent Examples of ottoman
Kalen DeBoer went from hot seat to crimson ottoman at the end of September, when No. 17 Alabama pushed past No. 5 Georgia at Sanford Stadium.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025
This innovative design marries the comfort of an ottoman with the stability of a traditional table thanks to a stylish wooden accoutrement on top of it.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025
The suites are 25 percent larger than the current standard, with sliding doors and an ottoman so a companion can join for osetra caviar and Champagne Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé.
—Chris Dong, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
This velvet ottoman from Kelly Clarkson’s Wayfair collection does just that.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025
This innovative design marries the comfort of an ottoman with the stability of a traditional table thanks to a stylish wooden accoutrement on top of it.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025
The suites are 25 percent larger than the current standard, with sliding doors and an ottoman so a companion can join for osetra caviar and Champagne Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé.
—Chris Dong, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
This velvet ottoman from Kelly Clarkson’s Wayfair collection does just that.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ottoman
Noun
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The designer outfitted the existing banquette with a new cushion and then repurposed chairs and a light fixture from the family’s previous home.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Geometric wallpaper and a banquette wrap around the corner room, which includes several small seating areas and a fireplace for extra warmth.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In one photo, the pregnant mom could be seen sprawled on a daybed in her bathroom, wearing a brown and white striped sweater tucked up to show her growing belly.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Since there's no proper lounge in the home, the ground floor bedroom can be used as a daybed and there's lots of glazing in there, helping fill it with natural light.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rather than finishing denim on a flat bench and relying on aggressive abrasion or artificial distressing, the process creates three-dimensional wear mapping that feels intuitive, lived-in, and personal to the wearer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Jan. 2026
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The literary lounge decor continues halfway up the stairs, with an unexpected and charming nook and more shelving for books, plus a number of the home’s windows have been equipped with cozy benches to read, enjoy coffee, and appreciate the long views outside.—
Des Moines Register,
Des Moines Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ottoman. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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