CURTAINS Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

curtains 1 of 2

noun

plural of curtain

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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curtains

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of curtain

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

Noun

The Sleep Foundation recommends lightweight sheets and sleepwear, using fans, keeping blinds or curtains closed during the day and opening windows for ventilation once outdoor temperatures cool down. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026 The actual day of the game, however, was too windy for those curtains. — Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026 Peck suggests layering curtains over top of the pre-existing blinds in your space, for example. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 Its easy-slide curtains can also be closed for extra warmth and privacy. — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 The window curtains are antique and the vintage wall sconce is from Holler & Squall. — Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 Close blinds or curtains during the hottest parts of the day. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 An investigation of his apartment detected thousands of them in his bed and on the floor, walls and curtains of his home. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

Pair curtains with shades or blinds accordingly. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 Blackout curtains Your four-legged friend will appreciate the extra shade. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 No blackout curtains or losing the cues of your outside environment. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026 Floor-to-ceiling windows let in lots of natural light, the blackout curtains work well, and the beds are both supportive and plush. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026 Wash curtains every three to six months to prevent dust, grime, and odors from building up. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtains

Noun

Styles’ tribute to Parton is one of the innumerable remembrances across the globe following her death after a brief battle with cancer at 80.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
The story follows Ana, a young Black French woman who, following the death of her grandmother, travels to her matriarch’s birth city of Belo Horizonte.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of death

Verb

The expansion will take players to the brand new realm of Letten — an idyllic land of rural tradition that hides a dark secret just below the surface.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Who’s flaunting their skeletal frame and who hides a bit behind a couture wall of feathers?

— Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of hides

Noun

The site has now been sequestered and Malosso was ordered to tear down the theater, though its fate remains to be seen.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
In a brutal twist of fate for USC, just ahead of its Week 0 opener, defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart is now likely to miss the nonconference slate with a foot injury.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of fate

Verb

Co-created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, Blue Eye Samurai follows the story of Mizu, a samurai who conceals her gender and mixed-race heritage after facing a life of discrimination, on a personal quest for revenge.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus initially conceals his identity as the Messiah from even his closest disciples.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of conceals

Noun

Tubes from hospital equipment were still attached to his face, gunshot wounds on his right side were still gaping, and tattoos which included a gun and a bullet casing were still embedded in his skin, a permanent memorial to the tools of his demise.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
But just one injury — or significant drop in play, for that matter – could bring about Miami’s early demise.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of demise

Verb

Rather than blocking the sun entirely, the moon obscures only a portion of it, leaving behind the eclipse's signature crescent shape.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
The timing of the eclipse — and how long the moon fully obscures the sun — will vary by location.

— Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of obscures

Verb

Based on FactSet’s definition of second-quarter reporting, which covers companies with fiscal quarters ending in May, June, or July, Nvidia and Micron are projected to be the largest contributors to the S&P 500′s overall profit growth.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The Netflix series covers the same timespan as A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, though presumably with less doo-wop.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026