Definition of sofanext
as in couch
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 sofa With home try-on programs, this approach removes much of the concern and guesswork and lets a customer find the frames that best complement their appearance without ever having to leave their sofa. K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026 One of the brand’s most popular sofa silhouettes, the sofa is available in a wide range of colors and materials like fabric, leather, or velvet upholstery with or without a chaise sectional. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs. Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026 This works especially well for older dogs, small dogs and dogs whose idea of a vacation is moving to the other end of the sofa. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa
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couch
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  • The humble accessory that once adorned fainting couches in early 19th-century portraiture is appearing across modern bedrooms, from Ariel Kaye’s house to Brunch With Babs’s Connecticut home to this Palm Beach Spanish-style retreat.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • Article is offering up to 40% off everything from outdoor lounge chairs to couches and more.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 July 2026

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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