as in curtains
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room
the drapery for the picture window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room
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Recent Examples of drapery
Due to its durability, warmth and softness, flannel fabrics are also used to make linens, upholstery and drapery.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The elegant lobby, with its soaring ceilings, ornate drapery, and Old-World-era vibes, is worth a visit in its own right.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Under the glow of swirling pink lights, theatrical fog and chiffon drapery, Uchis transformed Madison Square Garden into an otherworldly haven for her fans.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
That full live experience includes dreamlike visuals, including white lights, drapery, and keyhole and window-esque projections.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The elegant lobby, with its soaring ceilings, ornate drapery, and Old-World-era vibes, is worth a visit in its own right.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Under the glow of swirling pink lights, theatrical fog and chiffon drapery, Uchis transformed Madison Square Garden into an otherworldly haven for her fans.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
That full live experience includes dreamlike visuals, including white lights, drapery, and keyhole and window-esque projections.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drapery
curtains
Noun
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White noise machines and humidifiers are frequently available, along with extra blankets, air purifiers, and blackout curtains or sleep masks.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Considerations Before Getting Started Always check the care label before cleaning curtains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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