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noun

Definition of quiltingnext
as in lining

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verb

present participle of quilt
as in knitting

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
In the bathrooms, the shower basin tiling from Heritage Tile and designed by Landed Interiors is inspired by traditional quilting patterns. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026 Pursuing Education The benefits of new learning don't stop at quilting and photography. — Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 The quilting tradition began as a necessity—scraps of worn clothing were stitched together to keep families warm through the winter nights. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 The collection focuses on recognizable patterns, color and quilting details, adapted for a multigenerational customer, and designed to sell across channels. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quilting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
  1. lining
  2. embroidering
  3. packing
  4. cushion
  5. interlining
Noun
  • In May, Sydney learned her cancer had spread and was present in her peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdomen and pelvis, per the Cleveland Clinic.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Kumar said the lining of the mouth responds to physical irritation by thickening and whitening.
    — Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of lining
Verb
  • In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment.
    — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • The touchscreen allows for easy controls and lets users visually preview the design before embroidering starts.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Definition of embroidering
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  • Every woman, child, and man alive was out here grinding all day every day except on Lincoln’s Birthday in death-trap packing plants controlled by a five-man syndicate called the Beef Trust.
    — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Phil-lay later oversaw the packing of Plimpton’s ashes into the Kamuros.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of packing
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  • This sturdy shoe, which has recently rocketed back into the fashion stratosphere for the first time since the early aughts, offers extra height but with far more cushion and stability.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The cushions, on the other hand, arrived curbside (but well-packaged) in three large boxes and were wrapped in a protective plastic.
    — Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cushion
Noun
  • Room darkening or blackout lining will often give you the most structure and, in some cases, an additional interlining is added to improve the tailored look of the drape of the fabric.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • The French interlining firm shared plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 46 percent by 2030, as the nucleus of the plan centers around reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of interlining

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“Quilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quilting. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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