window shade

noun

Definition of window shadenext
as in hanging(s)

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Recent Examples of window shade One touch of a button lifts the window shades to reveal city scenery, and when opened, wooden shutters by the soaking tub replicate the same view. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026 The Spanish ceramic tile backsplash adds an organic feel to the space's clean lines—as do the jute window shades and the unusual ceramics on display. — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026 The bed cover, headboard, and window shade are in the Canton Corbett fabric from Clarence House. — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2026 It’s also designed to reduce the risk of injury, such as falling trying to reach a window shade high on the wall or getting in an out of a tub. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for window shade
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  1. tapestry
  2. shade
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  • The lamp next to the sofa comes from Richard’s father’s office, the tapestry in the dining room is a mid-20th-century piece, while the painting above the sofa, depicting a horse and its rider, was a wedding gift.
    — Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The tapestry is set to go on view from September 2026 to July 2027, and tickets for the exhibition are already sold out through December.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapestry
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  • Instead of a nude shade like OPI’s Bubble Bath or Put It In Neutral as the base, try a shade of white.
    — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The two key [accessories] are a hat and then obviously shades.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Window shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/window%20shade. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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