side table

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Recent Examples of side table Instead, guests are encouraged to pick up something from the bakery below, while the front desk can arrange ice for in-room cocktail mixing (each room has a side table with spirit, shaker and lemons). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Set out a side table by your chair to put down your cup of tea and your pile of reading materials. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 Finally, most anyone with an eye for decorating knows that ottomans are versatile enough to serve as a footstool and extra seat one minute to a side table the next. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026 Mandy showcases her face by going as her grandmother’s side table with a photo of her on it. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for side table
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side table
Noun
  • Here, these accent pieces are paired with a more modern sideboard, balancing out the old with the new.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • White as a Sunday glove, coconut is the doyenne of Southern layer cakes, a masterpiece of home cookery that has crowned dining room sideboards for more than a hundred years.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Paiza residents, however, would do well to make full use of the Paiza Sky Residence, where a rotating cast of sumptuous buffets, indulgent high tea,s and free-flowing cocktails await.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Food and Drink Salto gives all-day dining an elevated twist, starting with the lavish breakfast buffet.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Qureshi says that his early years at the digital card table prepared him for a pivot into crypto investing.
    Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • There’s also a sauna and hot tub on one side and a game room complete with a slate pool table, a stylish bar, and a card table on the other.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Squeeze a drop of shampoo onto a damp cloth or towel to wipe away greasy cooking debris from whatever surface was hit, including the counter, stovetop, or backsplash.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Swift’s flawless blowout, worn tucked behind her ears, is elegant, lovely, and luxurious, offering a full-circle counter to her debut curls.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That table seats four, and a separate lower seating area splits two chairs with a tea table.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2025
  • There is a low tea table, common in many Chinese businesses, as well as a green screen area for people to use for livestreams.
    Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The blueprint would require removing carpeting, adding nurses stations, emergency backup power, electrical outlets, mobile workstations, linen hampers and bed tables, among other changes.
    Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2020
  • Convinced that copper has germ-fighting qualities, the hospital system invested in copper surfaces for countertops and bed rails, bed tables and other furniture.
    Lucette Lagnado, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2018
Noun
  • There’s a refreshing lack of antler decor, and instead photography and coffee table books pay homage to the American West.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The set includes two armchairs, a loveseat, and sleek glass-top coffee table, all crafted from waterproof, weather-resistant synthetic wicker to ensure years of enjoyment.
    Melanie Fincher, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Side table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20table. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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