1
as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
there has long been a curtain of secrecy surrounding that group
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2
as in drapes
curtains plural
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room
the kittens keep climbing the curtains
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as in sleep
curtains plural
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
it'll be curtains for us if we're caught
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as in to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view
she dropped her head in shame and curtained her face with her hair
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Recent Examples of curtain
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
White noise machines and humidifiers are frequently available, along with extra blankets, air purifiers, and blackout curtains or sleep masks.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
The difference is in the quality of the shower curtain itself.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Music is the focal point of each service, with Jeffrey playing guitar and keyboards behind the curtain, singing in a wavering voice reminiscent of Jeff Mangum about the subjects, ideas and feelings that have occupied his mind at various stages of his life.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
White noise machines and humidifiers are frequently available, along with extra blankets, air purifiers, and blackout curtains or sleep masks.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Mock suggests cleaning shower curtains monthly by placing them in the washer with a large towel and a small dose of laundry detergent.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
The difference is in the quality of the shower curtain itself.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtain
Noun
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Her veil was embroidered with delicate florals, which mirrored the exquisite lace on her ballgown’s sleeves and bodice.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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The tulle veil, sheer elbow gloves and Manolo Blahnik shoes Pidgeon wears while walking down the aisle are all authentic, too.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ask the staff for a quieter room that ideally doesn’t face the main road; typical of the city, Admiralty Way is constantly busy, and in the rainy season heavy thunderstorms can be enough to wake one out of sleep—light sleepers will do well to pick a room that’s more internal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, eating balanced meals and limiting alcohol intake can also help stabilize energy and emotional regulation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Afterward, Smith didn’t hide his frustration.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
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And Elijah Wood provides a cheeky, bemused-insider vibe as the Danforths’ lawyer, who’s overseeing the technicalities and generally hiding behind a lectern when contestants start exploding.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many of its songs crystallize around samples of choirs singing, their soft syllables dissolving beneath heavy shrouds of reverb.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mamdani emerged from this shroud of mystery triumphant, posting a photograph on X of himself, firmly straight-faced, standing alongside the grinning President.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the past four decades, the guitarist has drifted between avant jazz and Americana (and a little doom metal, too), sounding like nobody else the whole time.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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The character of Biff Dipper, an engineer, will be found in the ride’s preshow, familiarizing guests with the story of the asteroid that spells impending doom.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shoplifting more than $100 by concealing merchandise.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the late-Baroque facade of the building conceals a special, darker history, one that reflects persistent political and legal problems for the bank thousands of miles away, in the US.—
Hugo Miller,
Bloomberg,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the years after the monarchy was overthrown, the government required women to wear dark, long, baggy cloaks with socks and sensible shoes.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Got to walk around the highlands in a red cloak.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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David asked to join our call with Peter Callahan and his team, who presented a parade of playful, bite-sized riffs on classic dishes, designed for passing and stations since we’d opted against a seated dinner.—
Rachel Hodin,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tagovailoa finished with 466 passing yards to go along with three touchdowns and a pick.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Curtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtain. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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