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Recent Examples of quilt
Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
In Light Taupe, Forest Green, Greystone, and Terracotta, this velvet quilt lends the ancient art of soft velvet bedding the touch of modern colorways.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025
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 images that Buckman photographs — family and community members in bedrooms, on couches, under quilts— become compositions painted and stitched into vintage cloth.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
In Light Taupe, Forest Green, Greystone, and Terracotta, this velvet quilt lends the ancient art of soft velvet bedding the touch of modern colorways.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
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The zipper closure at the base also keeps my comforter from slipping out.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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As such, the duvet insert itself is pretty well protected and does not require as much washing as a comforter.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Creative crafts like knitting, crocheting, and painting are actually good for you.—
Katelyn Chef,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Plush jade bedspreads paired with silken green sheets or a jade accent wall would instantly soften a room and give it major earthy vibes.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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This usually means unearthing products from medicine cabinets, organizers, and drawers, and lining them up on the floor or across their bedspread.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dress the pair down with Uggs and a slouchy knit, or elevate the look with chic, comfortable boots and a sleek top for a casual dinner out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Caslon Shirttail Mock-Neck Sweater Between the cozy ribbed knit and unique shirttail silhouette, this Caslon mock-neck sweater is all about elevated details.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Add a quilt or coverlet at the foot of the bed for extra warmth, then finish with a mix of accent pillows in plush fabrics like velvet, chenille, or knit.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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This coverlet is made of 100 percent cotton in a honeycomb weave, and its deep gray Stone color won’t fade in the wash.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Intricate beadwork embroidered the neckline of the gown, and followed through to the front placket and the waistline.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the bust and along the sides, the dress gained additional dimension with three French laces embroidered onto the main fabric.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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In comparison to liquid foundation, cushion foundations come in a cushion compact with an application puff that leaves a lightweight, buildable, natural finish on the skin.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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From puff-sleeve knits to silky base layers, these winter tops deliver on both style and quality.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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 23 Jan. 2026.
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