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Recent Examples of quilt
Noun
And according to the brand, the quilt will last for years thanks to its durable stitching and tight seams. Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025 In 1979, Sanford founded the Fall Antiques Show, one of the first to focus on American pieces, which would run for 20 years and spin off ten other fairs focused on quilts or rare books, photographs or works on paper. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Known for: Accessories that embody a Parisian cool factor with popular bag styles including Le 5 à 7 hobos and quilted Lou cross-body styles, both embellished with the elegant logo. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025 With quilted stitching and a chain shoulder strap, the bag resembles the style that the Princess of Wales carried back in January. Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quilt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilt
Noun
  • Opt for a lightweight comforter or sheet in warmer months.
    Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
  • The appliance is large enough to fit a king-size comforter, and while bulky loads like bedding and towels did sometimes require extra drying time, the average cycle time in our tests was 2 hours and 12 minutes.
    Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • In her free time, Jackie enjoys crocheting, reading, and hiking.
    Jackie Romano, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Maggie picked up crocheting by teaching herself on YouTube.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Read on to discover the best linen spray options to freshen your bedspread, wow overnight visitors, or even use to perk up your wardrobe staples pre-laundry day.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
  • This lightweight bedspread has a classic quilt design.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Keep in mind that, depending on the craft (like knitting, crocheting, etc.), sitting at a table isn't necessary—set up other comfortable spots to lounge if needed.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
  • For right now, a Studio Nicholson trench coat that fit even better IRL, and a lightweight knit from Aurelee acted as perfect foil for weather that’s still in limbo.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Something about that coverlet must have felt important to her about her character.
    Eugenie Dalland, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
  • The coverlet and matching shams create a clean and cohesive look, while the scalloped edge gives the design a decorative finish.
    Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • To further personalize it, add their favorite quote to one of the patches by embroidering or printing onto an inkjet fabric sheet. 19 Beginner Sewing Projects and DIY Crafts to Try This Weekend 5.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
  • In the carousel post, Roach first poses in front of a full body mirror at the hotel, wearing a robe embroidered with his name — as well as The Dominick Hotel — in luxurious red lettering.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Inhalers are now easier to use, often combining multiple meds in one puff, and deliver the drugs to the lungs more effectively.
    Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 13 May 2025
  • Was that a puff of pink smoke from the Sistine Chapel?
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 25 May. 2025.

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