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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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Pet owners especially love how durable this quilt is.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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This show presents work from 35 artists, from solo projects like weavings and felted sculptures to collaborative pieces like a large quilt.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, accessories like memory foam toppers, breathable coverlets, and supportive pillows are also discounted.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Hot sleepers will adore the lightweight coverlets and percale sheet sets while cooler types are sure to find warmth in the brand’s mohair throw blankets and seasonal flannel.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The complete set comes with a cozy bedspread and two matching pillow shams to match.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2025
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Six-inch corners on his bedspread.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 Aug. 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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