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
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Clean blinds, curtains, and washable rugs once a month.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
An atmosphere both apologetic and hostile, orphaned amenities procured at clearance, curtains synthetic
and religious in their weight and ability
to absorb guilt.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Amalgamated Textiles Outdoor Curtain Panels Add some shade to your deck with these light-filtering outdoor curtains.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Clean blinds, curtains, and washable rugs once a month.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
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, 13 Feb. 2025
An atmosphere both apologetic and hostile, orphaned amenities procured at clearance, curtains synthetic
and religious in their weight and ability
to absorb guilt.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtain
Noun
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Assuming Sinners can pierce the veil separating prestige and commerce, the film’s strongest plays will likely come in the craft categories.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
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Melania Trump wears black veil to Pope Francis' funeral as President Trump dons blue suit As the president's second term in office passes the 100-day mark, here is a closer look at the first lady's lookbook.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Consider ways to rejuvenate yourself independently — a workout routine, quality sleep, yoga, meditation, hobbies — and encourage each other in your self-care efforts.—
Ian Kerner,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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These are not necessarily surprising, considering that workers sacrifice sleep, leisure, and personal time for the job.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Each level is also absolutely crawling with secret collectibles hidden in various nooks and crannies, which often tease you with a glimpse through a hole in some impassable wall or rock formation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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Lastly, clean up any rotting wood or loose leaves from your property to give these ants fewer places to hide.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Located atop the power-supply shroud, a second set of fan-mounting holes is threaded to accept included #6-32 screws from the top.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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The real version, the one that lingers on in the shroud, is at peace.—
Alexandra Kleeman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Nevertheless, the drumbeat of doom got to me and put the Mag 7 into the penalty box, ex-Tesla, which was never in the fund to begin with.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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So instead of picking up your phone for yet another doom scroll, here are five options that will get you onto the page and, hopefully, out of reality for a bit.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The alleged smuggler, a Mexican citizen, was arrested on suspicion of hiding the birds in nylon stockings concealed inside his boots.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
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She was also charged with concealing an individual to prevent discovery and arrest.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The highlight is a room housing exceptional creations including the court cloak with a sweeping train worn by Franca Florio, the wife of a Sicilian businessman and shipowner, when she was appointed lady-in-waiting to Italy’s Queen Elena in 1902.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
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And the feather cloak was woven using a technique that, until now, has only been found in Chimú and Inca sites dating a few centuries later, reports Spanish news agency Agencia EFE.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Miami Heat forward Kevin Love has announced the passing of his father, Stan.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday night, Love announced the passing of his father.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Curtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtain. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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