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
The furniture is made of mahogany, teak and rattan and includes upholstered seating, accent tables, benches and settees and handwoven rugs.
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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
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 seating options are delightfully varied — from comfy couches to high-back chairs.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The space has been decorated with powder pink rugs; stonewashed walls and mustard couches.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Forward, the bow is adorned with two sofas that serve as a welcome lounge.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Accommodations include deep soaking tubs, oversize beds, huge walk-in closets for storing bulky winter items, and sofas that convert to an extra bed for families or small groups.—
Adam H. Graham,
AFAR Media,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Settees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settees. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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