sofas

plural of sofa
as in couches
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters I curled up on the sofa with a book

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Recent Examples of sofas Originally designed by Jon Bannenberg, Sheergold’s interiors feature polished pear wood, Chesterfield sofas and brass detailing—creating the feel of a private country house at sea. Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Cream and white bouclé sofas are especially prone to showing spills, grime and dye transfer from clothing. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 It's 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, 4 July 2026 Though because these sofas are made to order, keep in mind that your wait time will be longer and custom orders are final sale. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 Micro-trends such as the wavy look and oversized cloud sofas are going out of style. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 12 June 2026 There’s the grand living room with another side of that fireplace blocked in by plush sofas and the adjacent dining room with its long table and stone underfoot and calamondin trees catching the light. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 The place features listening stations, $200,000 speakers for group events, leather sofas and views from loft-style windows. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Wayfair is packed with outdoor furniture sets that include dining tables for alfresco dinners, sofas for lounging, and comfy chairs for reading. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofas
couches
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  • Renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki’s maximalist design aesthetic includes playful glass chandeliers, floral wallpaper, and decadent velvet couches.
    Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • Too Many Pillows Pillows add comfort and style to couches, chairs, and beds, but an excess can overwhelm seating areas.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

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“Sofas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofas. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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