as in quilts
a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed
a beautiful bedspread that is a reproduction of an 18th-century design
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Recent Examples of bedspreads
Gingham, one of Elizabeth’s favorite motifs, shows up on the bedspreads and rug.
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Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Laura Ashley From matching mommy-and-me dresses to floral bedspreads, Laura Ashley was the brand of the 1980s and early '90s.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Guest rooms have been retrofitted with granny-chic chenille bedspreads, while modern upgrades include plush mattresses.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The center holds more than 450 quilts and bedspreads, collected over half a century by Jen Jones, the founder of the center, which tells the story of a unique textile heritage handed down from generation to generation by families and communities.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
Hot water wash and heat-dry bed sheets, blankets, bedspreads and any clothing that touches the floor.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Laura Ashley From matching mommy-and-me dresses to floral bedspreads, Laura Ashley was the brand of the 1980s and early '90s.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Guest rooms have been retrofitted with granny-chic chenille bedspreads, while modern upgrades include plush mattresses.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The center holds more than 450 quilts and bedspreads, collected over half a century by Jen Jones, the founder of the center, which tells the story of a unique textile heritage handed down from generation to generation by families and communities.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
Hot water wash and heat-dry bed sheets, blankets, bedspreads and any clothing that touches the floor.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedspreads
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Better Homes & Gardens Stripe Chambray Quilt Cotton quilts typically have three layers; the two thin outer layers can wick away moisture and provide a cooling effect, which is why this chambray quilt is the perfect summer layer for your bed.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 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,
29 May 2026
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Shop 14 of our favorite coverlets on Amazon below, with options for every style and budget, starting at $30.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Bedspreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedspreads. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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