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Recent Examples of counterpane
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.
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Sam Lipsyte, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022
The bed was draped in a cranberry-red silk counterpane.
—Jon Meacham, House Beautiful, 1 Oct. 2013
Sam Lipsyte, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022
The bed was draped in a cranberry-red silk counterpane.
—Jon Meacham, House Beautiful, 1 Oct. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterpane
Noun
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This three-piece Tommy Bahama quilt set delivers snuggly but cooling comfort, as it’s made from 100 percent cotton.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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And a lot of my favorite squares and pieces of that quilt were made by Black people and people from the diaspora.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Throw blankets and coverlets add style and flexibility to any room.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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This coverlet features a matelassé weave in eight soft hues, adding warmth and lavish heft to any bedscape.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s a definite Hawaiian vibe throughout, from the tropical motif bedspreads to wicker furnishings.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
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The brand has become well-loved for its inexpensive homeware options, including great bedspreads.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These include an ornate 17th century cabinet decorated with Peruvian silver and five historic barkcloth textiles from various Pacific islands, including a bedcover that once belonged to Hawaiian Queen Ka’ahumanu.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2023
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The custom wall paneling in the primary bedroom is oak, the pendant is by Gubi, and the bedcover is by Matteo.—
Tessa Watson,
ELLE Decor,
22 Mar. 2023
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“Counterpane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpane. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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