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
Castlery Fall Collection includes other sofas and recliners to choose from.
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Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For a truly individual look, though, consider Living Spaces’ custom furniture, which includes sofas, sectionals, chairs and beds.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
All Joybird sofas are made-to-order.
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For a truly individual look, though, consider Living Spaces’ custom furniture, which includes sofas, sectionals, chairs and beds.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
All Joybird sofas are made-to-order.
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofas
couches
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Plants, glowing lamps, and original art surround couches, banquettes, and seating areas, giving the bar an inviting feel.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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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,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Sofas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofas. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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