QUILTING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of quilting

as in lining

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verb

present participle of quilt

as in knitting

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unsewing

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Recent Examples of quilting

Noun

Try pottery, woodworking, knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, jewelry making, or even floral arranging. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 While Ma handled the quilting and Pa the whittling, the girls often made crowns from wildflowers, dolls from cloth or paper, and homemade garlands for the holidays. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for quilting

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Noun

Monochromatic features carry through with lighter gray eyestay clips and netting, as well as a predominantly black midsole, TPU wings and lining.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Unlike the inner lining of the uterus, endometriosis tissue doesn’t leave the body during menstruation, and cysts and adhesions can sometimes develop.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 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

Noun

This saves you a ton of energy during the packing process, says Olivia Hyde, an account director who has moved almost every year of her life, including four times within New York City.

— Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026
Plus, the multi-section design allows for the Talo to by easily disassembled for packing or storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of packing

Noun

Outfitted with removable striped Sunbrella cushion covers that are UV-resistant and a cinch to clean, this sun lounger is the type of design that will keep your pool open as long as possible.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
An emergeny fund provides a cushion if you're hit with a surprise expense or your usual source of income dries up.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 27 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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