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
For the 2026 Golden Globes, Seyfried opted for a custom white strapless sweetheart gown with diagonal drapery and a dramatic train-turned-stole.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
Those tension rods that make hanging shower curtains and drapery a breeze are also the solution to some of your storage and decor challenges.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Expect leather benches, custom drapery, rattan rocking chairs, and oversize armoires that discreetly conceal the tile-and-marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and bamboo shades.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Gold, peach, and red are the stars of the show here; the hues are in everything from the drapery to the striking chandeliers to the maximalist bar, complete with floating marble slabs.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
Those tension rods that make hanging shower curtains and drapery a breeze are also the solution to some of your storage and decor challenges.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Expect leather benches, custom drapery, rattan rocking chairs, and oversize armoires that discreetly conceal the tile-and-marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and bamboo shades.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Gold, peach, and red are the stars of the show here; the hues are in everything from the drapery to the striking chandeliers to the maximalist bar, complete with floating marble slabs.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drapery
curtains
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Instead, opt for blackout curtains to block any light attempting to peek through the windows (day or night).—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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The health expert recommends sleeping in a cool, dark room, and using an eye mask or blackout curtains if necessary.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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