as in couches
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
the young couple snuggled on the settee
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Recent Examples of settees
Curved Settees Curved settees of all kinds were fixtures of living rooms of decades past.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
The furniture is made of mahogany, teak and rattan and includes upholstered seating, accent tables, benches and settees and handwoven rugs.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
Hefty stone fireplaces and exposed travertine door frames share space with chandeliers of pink beaded glass, as well as low-slung lounge chairs and settees.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
The furniture is made of mahogany, teak and rattan and includes upholstered seating, accent tables, benches and settees and handwoven rugs.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
Hefty stone fireplaces and exposed travertine door frames share space with chandeliers of pink beaded glass, as well as low-slung lounge chairs and settees.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settees
Noun
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The colorful and sophisticated accommodations emphasize comfort via squishy couches and plush bedding, and clever layouts make smart use of the space in rooms and suites alike.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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The show has become a destination for major stars, the kind of guests who once reserved their appearances for the couches of Letterman, Leno, or Carson.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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This suite is equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 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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“Settees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settees. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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