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Recent Examples of quilt
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Within the lone star pattern of the quilt, gifted to her posthumously, were also Safari giraffes and zebras and elephants.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 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 brand used a quilt-free design for these pieces, which helps to prevent clumping and even regulates temperature.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Within the lone star pattern of the quilt, gifted to her posthumously, were also Safari giraffes and zebras and elephants.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 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
Noun
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This comforter caught my attention immediately, thanks to its textured polka-dot design.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Naturepedic boasts the Made Safe certification, which ensures that no harmful substances are used in making this comforter (both for humans and the environment).—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From linen-blend classics to crochet cover-ups, these Amazon finds are made for warm-weather escapes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2026
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Anti-Cruelty Society For over 15 years, Betty crocheted from her couch in Milwaukee, making thousands of toys for cats.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The grainy technique is particularly visible in Il grand letto azzurro (1965), featured in the Lévy Gorvy Dayan show, where close inspection of the teal bedspread reveals a tan floral pattern made up of non-pigmented sand.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sky blue is in for spring, and this organic cotton knit is soft, airy, and easy to wear on its own or layered in transitional weather.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the body is made of a slub knit that skims the body and has plenty of stretch.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Keep scrolling for our favorite duvet covers, quilts, and coverlets that will keep you comfortable and complement your bedroom’s design.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Try styling it with tonal layers: Soft neutrals, an exaggerated lumbar pillow, and a simple coverlet so the stripe reads more like depth than pattern.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mark & Graham’s bespoke pillow covers can be embroidered with monograms, names and dates, commemorating weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Sheer Maxi Dress Consider this Chanel dress, embroidered with floral appliqués that distract the eye from the body beneath, as proof that nearly sheer dresses needn’t amount to impropriety.—
Chloé Versabeau,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These puffs are flavored with Gruyere, dry mustard, and cayenne.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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That’s where portable dry shampoo formulas—especially puffs—really shine, by streamlining the entire experience.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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 16 Apr. 2026.
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