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 There's also up to 40% off bestselling sofas and sectionals, like the Retreat sofa collection in various shapes and sizes. ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Rice had a side hustle as a vintage dealer and brought in plenty of pieces from the same era, including 1950s sofas by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, a pair of 1970s blue suede armchairs, and benches from France with colorful bases. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026 Reserve bulky sectionals for casual basements or media rooms; in living rooms, two sofas and a pair of chairs create a more flexible, balanced arrangement. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026 The most luxurious option is the Viewliner Bedroom Suite, which doubles the Bedroom layout, providing two sofas and separate chairs that convert into beds, along with two private sinks, restrooms, and showers. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofas
couches
Noun
  • Checkered tiles top the tables and throughout the far side are couches to settle into with negronis and martinis served with tasty upscale snacks at aperitivo hour.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This sofa, upholstered in a nubby textile, similar to boucle or chenille fabric, is a structured alternative to the boneless couches running amok on Amazon—but it’s designed to be just as comfortable.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Sofas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofas. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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