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 coasters are gold, the curtains are gold, and guests know to come bearing gifts of gold. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 To prevent yellowing, protect your cabinets from direct sunlight by using shades, blinds, or curtains. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 The company also made a 2015 purchase of Hinkel, a producer of window shades, cubical curtains and related products. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026 Some of the windows are boarded up while others have curtains which are only partly closed. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Entry-level rooms offer perfectly suitable value, featuring 65-inch smart TVs (equipped with Google Chromecast), Bluetooth-enabled JBL sound systems, and floor-to-ceiling windows with blackout curtains. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Placing shades and blinds inside the window trim, and curtains outside, up toward the ceiling, helps to elongate your room’s visual line. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 July 2026 In Story Rug, a second-grade class embarks on a creative adventure braiding old shirts, baby blankets and curtains into a rug. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 July 2026 That looks like noise machines, blackout curtains, and the best bedding available to achieve proper, uninterrupted shut-eye. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 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

Robert’s backstory — his life in Chicago, his mother’s tragic accidental death, his dad wanting to send him to military school, his aunt in Century City offering to take him in — sounds overly rehearsed.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Michigan alone has reported more than 12,000 cases — including two deaths.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of death

Verb

Yet the secondhand market often hides real bargains for those willing to hunt them down.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
As recalled in the book, a group of outlaws hides out in the town of Derry while fleeing the FBI, robbing and murdering store owners and causing all-around chaos.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of hides

Noun

Hollywood appears to be divided between those who are adamant that the merger will destroy a legacy studio while harming workers and others (including inside the companies) fearing a potentially worse fate if the deal is blocked.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
But whatever a judge decides, the ballot box is where the fate of Proposition 39 rests.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of fate

Verb

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus initially conceals his identity as the Messiah from even his closest disciples.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
And to maintain the appearance of a conventional hardtail, the chassis uses Harley's Softail platform, which conveniently conceals the rear suspension.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Definition of conceals

Noun

Goodwill of Silicon Valley signed a lease for a new San Jose store in a deal that enables the nonprofit to expand and fill a space that became vacant due to the demise of a nationwide retailer.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
By that point, there was little time left in the production for his actual demise.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026

Definition of demise

Verb

This is a shame, and not only because the book’s style obscures its significance as the most high-profile effort by that date to marry what were then the two most important currents of French philosophy.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
Studying differences at the state level further obscures the signal by combining rural California with San Francisco Bay Area counties or upstate New York with New York City.

— Marc Lipsitch, STAT, 21 July 2026

Definition of obscures

Noun

Adding to the stock's downturn is uncertainty around the passing of the Clarity Act — which aims to define regulations within the crypto industry.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
The reported passing of Canfield has also been cited as a significant factor in the company’s decline, underscoring how dependent the venture may have been on a single individual.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of passing

Verb

One issue, Denker said, is the 220-plus manhole covers on the race circuit that had to be welded to ensure the race cars don't suck them off the road.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Jelly and the other goats were focused on the Japanese Knotweed, an invasive species, that covers the hillside.

— Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026