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
Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The curtains were drawn so that it was dimly lit even during the daytime, and a medicinal smell filled the room.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Silvery fabric curtained the frame around him, floating loosely in the cold, dusty air.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Noun
Conceived as a modern tropical mansion visible to drivers crossing the causeway that connects Miami Beach to Miami, the house stood out for its tall columns flanked by nearly transparent white curtains from ceiling to floor, opening panoramically to the pool and Biscayne Bay.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The curtains were drawn so that it was dimly lit even during the daytime, and a medicinal smell filled the room.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Tub or washing machine Detergent Scrub brush Magic Eraser (optional)
Gloves (for safety)
Mask (for safety)
Method 1: Soaking with Bleach (for plastic shower curtains and white fabric shower curtains only)
Take down the shower curtain.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Silvery fabric curtained the frame around him, floating loosely in the cold, dusty air.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtain
Noun
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View gallery - 6 images There are a bunch of dedicated devices that literally lift the veil of darkness to reveal a secret nocturnal world.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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For years, Maryland’s sprawling nonprofit sector has operated behind a veil of secrecy that state leaders praise publicly but struggle to explain under scrutiny.—
Gary Collins,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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As well as testing the various systems on board, the crew will be test subjects themselves, helping Nasa understand the effects that space travel has on their cognition, sleep, stress, immune responses and cardiovascular health.—
The Week,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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Green tea, for example, is high in caffeine and may disrupt sleep.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Minimalists will opt for a charging station with organized cords or a drawer or basket to hide cords in lieu of a jumble of cords and devices, Donaldson shares.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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That can include driving someone away from agents, hiding them, or providing false documents.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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One man is covered with a bloody white shroud inside a body bag.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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The opposition needs to offer a credible safe exit for these regime insiders, convincing them that the Islamic Republic is no longer their shield, but their shroud.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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For a president to tamper with the Fed is to cross a red line — to welcome panic and potential doom.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime at United, the doom loop clicks on and on and on.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For the white men, the experience of prison was the veil that now concealed them, rendering them strangers and exiles from the world outside.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Glam was striking, amped up even with half of her face concealed.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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Partnership and teamwork can be real deals or can be cloaks for non-contributors if someone doesn’t see their pattern.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Partnership and teamwork can be real deal or can be cloaks for non-contributors if someone doesn’t see their pattern.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Jan. 2026
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Stafford sets Rams mark Stafford surpassed Kurt Warner for the most postseason passing yards and completions in Rams history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Williams captained six fourth-quarter comebacks and set the franchise’s single-season passing record (3,942 yards).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Curtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtain. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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