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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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Nancy Metayer Bowen had been shot to death and wrapped in a comforter and trash bags.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Prices start at $30, with the best lightweight comforter options available at Amazon, Quince, Macy’s, and Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Create a New Item Your new stash of yarn can be used to knit or crochet something new to wear, such as a scarf, hat, or another sweater.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Mar. 2026
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Last year, Underwood shared her crocheting journey via her Instagram page, posting her progress at learning the craft.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
1 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
Verb
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It’s designed with a lightweight, ribbed knit that channels the carefree vibe of a cool summer evening at the beach, while the V-neck cut remains easy to put on or remove in a hurry at TSA.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2026
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Didier Deschamps’ task, in his final tournament before stepping down, is to knit it all together, but that didn’t happen at Euro 2024, when a dreary side never convinced.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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Prosecutors discussed the pants Athena wore when she was abducted; Ashley Strand identified them positively, a pair of blue jeans with flowers embroidered on them.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The signage lets viewers know it is made from silk chiffon and embroidered with bugle beads.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The media mogul opted for a light-brown suede jacket with puff sleeves, layered over a ruffle blouse that was tucked into her wide-leg jeans.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The unusual survival of the snack soon sparked reactions online, with many commentators joking about the resilience of the popular cheese puffs.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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