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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3
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
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Joined by Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk, the film takes a gritty peek behind the curtain at Kerr's life and showcases one of Dwayne Johnson's best performances to date.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
New suite features include custom AH Beard king beds curtained in fine linen, chaise longues, and personal bars stocked with New Zealand wines and beers, local craft sodas, and regional products, including chocolate and triple-cream Brie.
—Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Heavily soiled or infrequently washed items, like curtains, may also benefit from being washed in warm or hot water.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Joined by Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk, the film takes a gritty peek behind the curtain at Kerr's life and showcases one of Dwayne Johnson's best performances to date.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
As for decor, these Kelly Clarkson curtains with their lace details bring a romantic and nostalgic feel to any room.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
New suite features include custom AH Beard king beds curtained in fine linen, chaise longues, and personal bars stocked with New Zealand wines and beers, local craft sodas, and regional products, including chocolate and triple-cream Brie.
—Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtain
Noun
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The story of the Shibuya Incident saw a mysterious veil trap countless citizens inside the busy Shibuya area.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even the imperfections in the costume — the slightly off-shoulder veil, the asymmetry — hint at the cracks in her composure.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Other Tips for Managing Reflux Changing your sleep position is just one way to help avoid acid reflux.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cozy Earth is a favorite brand of ours for sleep accessories that feel buttery to the touch, all thanks to bamboo materials.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But most of the time, hiding stuff from them doesn't work.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Oscar’s grouchy shell hides a strangely tender soul, which is classic Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Moments later, Red Cross officials arrive on the scene as the shroud containing the body is pulled from the dirt.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The 54 unidentified bodies were laid carefully in a long line of white shrouds as Palestinians gathered around the grave site.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, as the weeks went by, all this pregnancy scrolling began to feel less exciting and more like an anxiety doom loop.—
Lindsay Lowe,
Parents,
8 Nov. 2025
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Then, in among all the sparkles and squeals and oh-my-gods and you-look-so-beautifuls, a figure of doom cut through the glitter like a chain saw.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Christina Leona Cowens, 41, was initially arrested last week on suspicion of felony grand theft, along with misdemeanor counts of unlawful disposal of human remains and attempting to conceal a death.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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People get in the bathtub, think something, bathe themselves and then stand up from the bathwater, all of this is rather ordinary, but even the most ordinary thing in this world can conceal considerable danger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There's a good chance of seeing the endangered mourning cloak butterfly in early spring.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The cost is also that a religious cloak has the power to disguise what may actually lie underneath.—
Abby McCloskey,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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This episode was recorded 12 days prior to the passing of her mother Diane Ladd.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Following the initiative’s passing, the city created a Sacramento Children’s Fund Planning and Oversight Commission to help develop a strategic funding plan.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Curtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtain. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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