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as in drapes
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room
the kittens keep climbing the curtains
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as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
it'll be curtains for us if we're caught
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as in hides
to keep secret or shut off from view
she dropped her head in shame and curtained her face with her hair
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Recent Examples of curtains
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
There, surrounded by plush bunny toys, pink lace curtains and a cross on the wall, Slayyyter shoots her dad.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
During these times, the easiest way to help birds is to turn off unneeded lights at night and to close curtains or blinds to keep interior illumination from spilling outside.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The rear bumper has a cleaner look, as does the front end, which has a simplified version of the previous split-lighting arrangement of daytime running lights above rectangular headlights nestled in coves that also house the intakes for the front-wheel air curtains.
—Stephen Edelstein, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s considered craftsmanship and next-level detail throughout, from the terracotta brick floors to the ship-motif curtains that nod to Seville’s status as a trading port in the 16th century and the original Spanish tiles in the corridors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But Ashley and Austin, bless their hearts, would live in the throes of a careless spring, with mismatched furniture and super casual pastel curtains.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Classic fabrics and furnishings are reinvented through Marlowe’s surprising and delightful pairings, and the designer incorporates custom furnishings, curtains, and accessories to ensure each space is tailored to the lifestyles and needs of her clients and their families.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Lakisha also shared stories of Marquis helping a community member load groceries into their car and helping another install curtains in their home.
—Edie Peffley, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
David McGrath, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Sheer curtains work wonderfully in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and even offices to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic to the room.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The beauty of cafe curtains lies in their simplicity.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Sheer curtains work well in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas and even offices where your goal is to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The header choice affects how easily curtains slide open and closed, how much of the rod shows, and the overall formality of the room.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Combine curtains with blinds or shades.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Are shower curtains a design staple of the past?
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Noun
Because a shower is a humid, moist environment, shower curtains and liners are prone to mold and mildew as well as soap scum and other grime.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
There, surrounded by plush bunny toys, pink lace curtains and a cross on the wall, Slayyyter shoots her dad.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
During these times, the easiest way to help birds is to turn off unneeded lights at night and to close curtains or blinds to keep interior illumination from spilling outside.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The rear bumper has a cleaner look, as does the front end, which has a simplified version of the previous split-lighting arrangement of daytime running lights above rectangular headlights nestled in coves that also house the intakes for the front-wheel air curtains.
—Stephen Edelstein, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s considered craftsmanship and next-level detail throughout, from the terracotta brick floors to the ship-motif curtains that nod to Seville’s status as a trading port in the 16th century and the original Spanish tiles in the corridors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But Ashley and Austin, bless their hearts, would live in the throes of a careless spring, with mismatched furniture and super casual pastel curtains.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Classic fabrics and furnishings are reinvented through Marlowe’s surprising and delightful pairings, and the designer incorporates custom furnishings, curtains, and accessories to ensure each space is tailored to the lifestyles and needs of her clients and their families.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Lakisha also shared stories of Marquis helping a community member load groceries into their car and helping another install curtains in their home.
—Edie Peffley, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Frank often mocked Gus’s improbable revelations, as when Gus swore a saint had appeared to him through his bedroom curtains one night.
—David McGrath, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Sheer curtains work wonderfully in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and even offices to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic to the room.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The beauty of cafe curtains lies in their simplicity.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Sheer curtains work well in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas and even offices where your goal is to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The header choice affects how easily curtains slide open and closed, how much of the rod shows, and the overall formality of the room.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Combine curtains with blinds or shades.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Are shower curtains a design staple of the past?
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtains
Noun
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Aoun’s confirmation of their deaths comes after the agency earlier reported that the three were trapped beneath rubble.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Based on preliminary data from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, more than 110,000 crashes in 2025 resulted from unsafe speeds, leading to more than 400 deaths and injuring more than 68,000 people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ohm, well played by Scott who can wither with you with a look, is the classic ugly American and is rude to everyone at the hotel, but those putdowns and cruelty hides his self loathing.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Creative desserts were added in late 2025, like a matcha-and-fig leaf gateaux served with green apple sorbet, and blood orange-and-yuza espuma, a fluffy citrus confection that hides a surprise of chocolate olive oil pieces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The memory of the botched attempt against the Patriots definitely didn't help his cause, either, as the team decided his fate.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Riley sails on, prow forward, fighting to avoid the Imagination’s unceremonious fate, not quitting, not wishing to be retired, but battling time.—
Greg Cote
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the cooking areas, Rockwell’s team installed floor-to-ceiling subway tile, a giant island, and deep-green millwork from Plain English that conceals all of the essentials.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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In fact, Nicky and Morgan’s middle-class respectability conceals an overwhelming existential paralysis.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since Gateway’s demise, Northrop has been positioning the HALO module as an option for a surface habitat, and Europe may also suggest that I-HAB be used on the surface as well.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the owner’s unexpected absence was an indication that the rumors about my imminent demise were wrong and that things were not so certain.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What that survey obscures, however, is the cost of avoidance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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But such language obscures patterns of danger that are recognizable, predictable – and, importantly, preventable.—
Kathryn Spearman,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pavia was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm for best upperclassman quarterback after throwing for 3,539 passing yards and 29 touchdowns, both of which are single-season school records, to give the Commodores their first-ever 10-win season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Within 20 minutes of the storm passing, help became available, said Austin Nickman.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That ellipse pattern can be seen across the door panels also, and, in another first for the marque, the graphic covers both the door panel face and the armrest area.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Irene Wright covers midterm races in Georgia as the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA Today’s Deep South Connect team.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Curtains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtains. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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