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

On the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, roughly half the stores were protected by metal curtains or chipboard panels. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 Investigators noted that Johnson’s blood and broken glass were found on the apartment’s floors, walls, curtains and blinds. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 Check sun and shade patterns across the day, think about privacy with fencing, tall planters, bamboo screens or outdoor curtains, and account for noise, drainage and level ground for anything heavy like tubs or saunas. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 Lighter curtains and a slipcover in a fresh tone add brightness. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 Lamps, rugs, curtains and throw pillows are the obvious beneficiaries. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Lifestyle projectors have come a long way from the dim, whirring boxes that only really worked with the curtains drawn. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 Ways to help control electricity use To control electricity use in the heat, the DWP recommends setting air conditioners to 78 degrees, closing curtains during peak sun hours and using fans to circulate air. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Add blackout curtains or a sleep mask, plus earplugs or a white noise machine for lighter sleepers. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026

Verb

Hang curtains high and wide with fuller panels for depth, and embrace slow decorating by adding timeless pieces. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 Inside, five poles rise toward the ceiling, surrounded by mirrors, while lilac curtains drape to the floor. — Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtains

Noun

The Kern County Coroner’s office will determine his cause of death, Hardy said.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Following her death, Trail dismembered Loofe’s body to avoid getting caught.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of death

Verb

In an indirect prompt injection, an attacker hides instructions in content an AI agent will come across while doing a task—a web page or a forum post, for instance—hoping to hijack the agent.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
In regulated work, the gap between a miss and a false certainty is enormous, and a single accuracy number hides it.

— Murali Rajendran, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of hides

Noun

Finn Gomez / Getty Voters in more than three dozen states will determine the fate of nearly 150 ballot measures on Election Day that will shape local policy on a wide range of issues.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026
There’s this connection between Americans’ lack of control right now and leaving their fates in the hands of others.

— Maria Bamford, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of fate

Noun

One factor that could also affect air travel is the demise of Spirit Airlines, which went out of business in early May.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
An ancient family The mass extinction that caused the dinosaurs’ demise may have created an environment for the king-size fungus to evolve and thrive, according to the study.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of demise

Verb

Additionally, the metaphor of the kill switch also obscures the human decisions involved in the responsibility and oversight of an out-of-control model.

— Trent Wintermeier, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
While the planets in our solar system are still visible, sky glow obscures more distant objects, such as fainter stars.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of obscures

Verb

The problem is that many business owners assume their personal auto policy fully covers these activities.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Before subscribing, compare the websites each service covers, its removal process, ongoing monitoring features and subscription costs.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026