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Recent Examples of quilt
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Members are invited to bring vintage quilts to display.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
The Louisville Nimble Thimbles quilting guild donates hundreds of quilts annually to Norton Children's Hospital and other organizations.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Half an hour into the first half, the upper deck resembled something of an Easter quilt, seats alternating between Argentina blue and Miami hot pink.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Members are invited to bring vintage quilts to display.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Typically, the type of toilet paper that creates these problems is thick, multi-ply, or quilted toilet paper.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
The Louisville Nimble Thimbles quilting guild donates hundreds of quilts annually to Norton Children's Hospital and other organizations.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilt
Noun
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There’s a lot to love about this cooling comforter.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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The comforter is double-sided, so the cooling fabric surrounds you all night long, while the ultra-breathable fill promotes airflow to help prevent that sticky, overheated feeling that some other bedding can cause.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Plus, this muted green tone is earthy, grounded, and classy, pairing with anything from denim layers to crochet wedges.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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Whether crocheted with the express intention of being worn on a beach, cut as a minimalist column, or fashioned into something altogether more attention-seeking–semi-transparent, or indeed extremely transparent–these are the five maxi dresses worth investing in as the mercury begins to creep up.—
Chloé Versabeau,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Smooth out any wrinkles on the bedspread, fluff the pillows, and clear off the nightstands of any items that may have accumulated the night before.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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The grainy technique is particularly visible in Il grand letto azzurro (1965), featured in the Lévy Gorvy Dayan show, where close inspection of the teal bedspread reveals a tan floral pattern made up of non-pigmented sand.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many throwback athletic tanks are made from cotton (a fabric that’s not traditionally sweat-wicking), but this shirt is made of a stretchy, breathable ribbed knit that’ll actually keep you cool and comfy as the temperatures rise.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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These feature a stretchy knit upper that gives them a barefoot-like feel that's ideal for summertime.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Put your flannel sheets back in the linen closet, swap your comforter for a lightweight quilt, or pair a linen coverlet with temperature-regulating sheets.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Keep scrolling for our favorite duvet covers, quilts, and coverlets that will keep you comfortable and complement your bedroom’s design.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many people waiting were dressed nicely, in sweaters embroidered with pearls and dress slacks.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to British Vogue, the designer is said to have created the dress as a nod to France, with national flowers and bees — the emblem of Napoleon — embroidered on the skirt.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The dough combines wheat flour with soy and rice flours, producing a lighter, chewier texture with more puff.—
The Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the clip, viewers will see a puff of black smoke.—
Ryan Brennan
April 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beneath wall text describing Báthory’s ghoulish crimes and her macabre punishment, bloody mannequins in nightshirts, one with its throat hideously cut, sprawl across a counterpane.—
Sam Lipsyte,
Harper’s Magazine ,
27 Apr. 2022
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The bed was draped in a cranberry-red silk counterpane.—
Jon Meacham,
House Beautiful,
1 Oct. 2013
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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quilt. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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