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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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Black steel fixtures furnish the bathrooms, while linen bedspreads and curtains add a tactile touch.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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The complete set comes with a cozy bedspread and two matching pillow shams to match.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Dec. 2025
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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
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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
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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,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Her 19th-century-style jacket was embroidered with a floral motif and was worn over a pair of light-wash straight jeans.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Cotton Frise Knit Zip-Up Jacket is a deep brown sweater-like jacket with patches of both brands’ iconic logos on the front, and the subtle outline of a horse embroidered on the back.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 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
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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 14 Jan. 2026.
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