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
This suite is equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
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Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Sunbrella is known for its all-weather, stain-resistant fabric that can handle the elements while cozying up patio sofas and chairs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
McKissick, on the other hand, is cautious about purchasing sofas in pink, red, or orange.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
These festive throw pillow covers are an easy and festive swap to give sofas and chairs new life.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The lobby features sofas and chairs that Mies designed for his family but never put into mass production; certain rooms have midcentury modern chaises.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
The room is large enough to fit multiple fireplaces, a grand piano, numerous sofas and chairs and a large and flexible dining space.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
If you’re drawn to sofas with oversized, sink-right-in cushions and a low, streamlined back, the Remi Modular 4-Piece Sectional nails the look.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Slipcovered sofas have waxed and waned in popularity since the 18th century, and there's a good chance your grandma even had one (and, hopefully, the slipcovers were fabric instead of plastic).
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Sunbrella is known for its all-weather, stain-resistant fabric that can handle the elements while cozying up patio sofas and chairs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
McKissick, on the other hand, is cautious about purchasing sofas in pink, red, or orange.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
These festive throw pillow covers are an easy and festive swap to give sofas and chairs new life.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The lobby features sofas and chairs that Mies designed for his family but never put into mass production; certain rooms have midcentury modern chaises.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
The room is large enough to fit multiple fireplaces, a grand piano, numerous sofas and chairs and a large and flexible dining space.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
If you’re drawn to sofas with oversized, sink-right-in cushions and a low, streamlined back, the Remi Modular 4-Piece Sectional nails the look.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Slipcovered sofas have waxed and waned in popularity since the 18th century, and there's a good chance your grandma even had one (and, hopefully, the slipcovers were fabric instead of plastic).
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofas
couches
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The Rooftop Beverly Hills is a chic spot full of comfy couches in dark green where chef Peleg Miron’s team serve up lobster burgers, crispy tuna rice, and more to an appreciative crowd.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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Toys and books are strung across tables in the living room, framed by couches and kid-sized chairs.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Sofas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofas. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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