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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
During the visit, the Princess of Wales also added an unexpected last-minute stop at the Welsh Quilt Centre in Lampeter, after hearing about it from her father-in-law, Charles, to admire an extraordinary collection of historic quilts.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
The Louisville Nimble Thimbles quilting guild donates hundreds of quilts annually to Norton Children's Hospital and other organizations.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The blacksmith and midwife also taught Eli and Leah the quilt codes.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
During the visit, the Princess of Wales also added an unexpected last-minute stop at the Welsh Quilt Centre in Lampeter, after hearing about it from her father-in-law, Charles, to admire an extraordinary collection of historic quilts.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Typically, the type of toilet paper that creates these problems is thick, multi-ply, or quilted toilet paper.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
The Louisville Nimble Thimbles quilting guild donates hundreds of quilts annually to Norton Children's Hospital and other organizations.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilt
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The vinegar breaks down odor-causing bacteria while baking soda absorbs musty smells that have settled deep into the fibers, giving the comforter a better chance of coming out truly clean rather than temporarily masked by the fragrance from the detergent.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Though not a comforter, this three-piece quilt set packs a similar cloud-like comfort thanks to its 100 percent cotton material that is light as a feather, wicks away moisture, and feels smooth to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Spot cleaning, airing, and shaking out dust can freshen crocheted items and extend the time needed between washings.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Knitting and other fiber crafts Knitting, crocheting and other fiber crafts are also gaining traction this winter, according to posts shared by social media users.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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The brand has become well-loved for its inexpensive homeware options, including great bedspreads.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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For an Eclectic Aesthetic ABC Carpet & Home has an array of maximalist-meets-eclectic quilts and coverlets in its collection of bedspreads.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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One student has even just knitted her a hat.—
Tom Grimes,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Lomon Chunky Cardigan A chunky knit like this is a layering MVP.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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For an Eclectic Aesthetic ABC Carpet & Home has an array of maximalist-meets-eclectic quilts and coverlets in its collection of bedspreads.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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As quality sheets become more colorful and more accessibly priced, people want to show them off, alongside elegant duvets or coverlets.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The brand’s trefoil logo is embroidered in gold at the forefoot, but the mule is otherwise blank in terms of outward branding.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In Episode 4, Liz wears a red sweatshirt with Altadena embroidered in white on the chest.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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But in Florida democracy, a majority is less than a whiff of a puff of a nonexistent chemtrail.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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Customers can expect the brand's beloved scones, cardamom buns, and focaccia on the menu; The San Francisco Standard reports that owner Marisa Williams also plans to start selling guava tarts and apple rhubarb puffs.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Beneath wall text describing Báthory’s ghoulish crimes and her macabre punishment, bloody mannequins in nightshirts, one with its throat hideously cut, sprawl across a counterpane.—
Sam Lipsyte,
Harper’s Magazine ,
27 Apr. 2022
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The bed was draped in a cranberry-red silk counterpane.—
Jon Meacham,
House Beautiful,
1 Oct. 2013
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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quilt. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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