as in quilts
a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed
a beautiful counterpane that was a family heirloom
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Noun
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As quality sheets become more colorful and more accessibly priced, people want to show them off, alongside elegant duvets or coverlets.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Shop quilts, coverlets, comforters, and throws, starting at $22.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Not only are cooling blankets outfitted with cool-to-the-touch Q-Max technology that lowers skin temperatures, but these bedspreads are also getting cuter and cuter.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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Black steel fixtures furnish the bathrooms, while linen bedspreads and curtains add a tactile touch.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Counterpanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpanes. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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