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 house was so quiet, with floors made of the same marble as the maze, and curtains of pale velvet and four-poster beds, and the sanatorium feeling of glasses of milk that appeared daily on her bedside table. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 Tall white curtains at the entrance and a lobby with a hip cafe. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 The Iroquois Theatre fire resulted in reforms such as fireproof scenery and stage curtains, illuminated exits and doors that open outward. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 The water-repellent curtains pull closed all around you but still let some breeze in, and the removable cushions are nonporous and easy to clean. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 Wash bedding, clothes, curtains and any other fabric in hot water, preferably with temperatures above 140 degrees. — Kate Linderman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Regularly inspect your clothing and textiles, such as curtains, tablecloths, and cloth napkins, for signs of moth activity, such as holes, larvae, or cocoons. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Those pieces include curtains and woodworking structures, while flowers are calculated on a separate line item, according to the luxury wedding and event planners. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026 Ecuador struggled to cope, with Piero Hincapie’s red card for covering his mouth while speaking to Santiago Gimenez bringing the curtains down on a disappointing tournament. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 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

Brown’s wife was Bruneau’s best friend at the time of the victim’s death, and both women worked as flight attendants for Braniff Airlines, a Grapevine police detective wrote in an arrest warrant affidavit filed in June.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
The death was the fourth reported at a Sacramento County jail facility in 2026 and the second this year at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of death

Noun

Reading Europe’s fate through the lives of two French sisters in a famous impressionist portrait.

— Luke Lyman, Washington Post, 13 July 2026
Families torn apart The disaster has led to a particularly complex situation for those children who were separated from parents whose fate remains unclear.

— Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of fate

Noun

Ship is scheduled to perform a landing burn and soft splashdown of its own a little more than an hour after liftoff, and will meet a watery demise in the Indian Ocean.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 July 2026
The neutrality also suggests that Democrats are wary of backing relatively unknown candidates after Platner’s political demise.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of demise

Noun

The path forward is especially complicated by Graham's passing.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 July 2026
The anthem is a passing of the torch from original voice actress Auli'i Cravalho to new star Catherine Laga'aia, with a playful rap verse from Dwayne Johnson's Maui thrown in for good measure.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of passing

Verb

The verdict, handed down last Friday, covers claims brought by the family of Kealon Gilmore, who was killed, and wounded survivors including Jazmin Anderson, who was shot in the head, according to the statement.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Christopher Lowe, the shark lab’s director, is searching for funding, whether from foundations, private donors or corporations, for the shark safety program, which covers 500 miles of coastline from Morro Bay to the Mexican border.

— Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026