as in curtains
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room
the drapery for the picture window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room
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Recent Examples of drapery
Soft blues run through the formal dining room, expressed in sculptural chairs, drapery, and the rug.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Bring It in Through Textiles and Fabrics Chartreuse might feel intimidating as a paint color, but McGee recommends embracing it through textiles like throw pillows, blankets, and even draperies.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
When only a bespoke window treatment will do, TwoPages Liz Linen curtains combine the look of high-end drapery with a budget-friendly price point.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The company’s fabrics are designed to live comfortably in a home — whether as upholstery, drapery or pillows.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Bring It in Through Textiles and Fabrics Chartreuse might feel intimidating as a paint color, but McGee recommends embracing it through textiles like throw pillows, blankets, and even draperies.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
When only a bespoke window treatment will do, TwoPages Liz Linen curtains combine the look of high-end drapery with a budget-friendly price point.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The company’s fabrics are designed to live comfortably in a home — whether as upholstery, drapery or pillows.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drapery
curtains
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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
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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
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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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