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as in drapes
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room
the kittens keep climbing the curtains
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as in death
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 hides
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 curtains
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
Green got down on one knee on a stage covered with white curtains and flanked by two tall towers of lush white flowers.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Mud volcanoes ooze liquified brown sediment and emit shimmering curtains of methane bubbles.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
It was happily branded as a cursed object, and hidden among the porno tapes behind the beaded curtains at video stores across the country.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 5 Apr. 2026
Close curtains and blinds at night to reduce illumination that can disorient birds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
If your patio has pillars, try hanging outdoor patio curtains to enjoy a shaded spot or protection from rain or wind.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Kudos to Flynn and Murphy for trying to open the curtains on how money is used at City Hall.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Window treatments Vacuum blinds and curtains with the soft-brush attachment on a high-quality canister vacuum.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
David McGrath, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Sheer curtains work wonderfully in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and even offices to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic to the room.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The beauty of cafe curtains lies in their simplicity.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Sheer curtains work well in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas and even offices where your goal is to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The header choice affects how easily curtains slide open and closed, how much of the rod shows, and the overall formality of the room.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Combine curtains with blinds or shades.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Are shower curtains a design staple of the past?
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Noun
The sound of the orchestra tuning up to me has always felt just like such a magical sound and then, of course, the curtains open and you’re sucked into this paper world.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
Green got down on one knee on a stage covered with white curtains and flanked by two tall towers of lush white flowers.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Mud volcanoes ooze liquified brown sediment and emit shimmering curtains of methane bubbles.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
It was happily branded as a cursed object, and hidden among the porno tapes behind the beaded curtains at video stores across the country.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 5 Apr. 2026
Close curtains and blinds at night to reduce illumination that can disorient birds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
If your patio has pillars, try hanging outdoor patio curtains to enjoy a shaded spot or protection from rain or wind.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Kudos to Flynn and Murphy for trying to open the curtains on how money is used at City Hall.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Window treatments Vacuum blinds and curtains with the soft-brush attachment on a high-quality canister vacuum.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Frank often mocked Gus’s improbable revelations, as when Gus swore a saint had appeared to him through his bedroom curtains one night.
—David McGrath, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Sheer curtains work wonderfully in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and even offices to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic to the room.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The beauty of cafe curtains lies in their simplicity.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Sheer curtains work well in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas and even offices where your goal is to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The header choice affects how easily curtains slide open and closed, how much of the rod shows, and the overall formality of the room.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Combine curtains with blinds or shades.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Are shower curtains a design staple of the past?
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtains
Noun
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In their affidavit filed in court, officers paint Watson’s death as a drug deal gone wrong.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Her death is being investigated as a homicide.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Seize Qeshm Island, where Iran hides its anti-ship missiles and mines.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The right edge hides a USB-C charging port behind a thick gasket.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac, Michigan, high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The fate of the petrodollar is at an inflection point during the Iran war.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Mar. 2026
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People who dislike Minnelli’s singing maintain that her outer bombast conceals an inner void.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both Kardashian and Odom open up in the episode about the demise of their relationship while the reality star was attempting to help Odom recover.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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When science said dinosaurs were pea-brained and cold-blooded, humans took their demise as proof of the superiority of warm, clever mammals.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Critics say the practice, which is done by both Democrats and Republicans, makes a mockery of campaign contribution limits and obscures a candidate’s real donors.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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After more than a decade of making a solid name for itself in Tustin, the 2008 financial crisis, as well as the passing of their dad, forced another reckoning.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the Current’s 2-1 win over Gotham Saturday, Bethune sparked both goals with her passing.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA Today.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Curtains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtains. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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