Thesaurus results for DRAPERY

drapery

noun

ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē

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 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 The stunning mocha-brown creation featured an asymmetrical neckline, side boob-baring cutouts, drapery along the waist, soaring thigh-high slit, and a flowy floor-grazing skirt. —

Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 Hang Heavy Drapery Designer Jennifer Fordham loves using custom drapery in her projects. —

Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drapery

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curtains

Noun

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