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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  • In Helaena’s room, Rhaenyra finds a tapestry Helaena had just finished sewing that predicts a dark and fiery end for Rhaenyra in the future.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Rhaenyra picks up the tapestry and sees, in the last panel completed, her sister falling to her death from the turret window.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapestry
Noun
  • Rather than sticking to traditional off-white or ivory, the collection also includes muted shades like hay, hazelnut, and olive, giving sheer linen curtains a richer, more unexpected twist.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Though the formula is available in a classic Clean Black, its alternative shade—Le Brun Clean—is worth considering.
    — Micaela English, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Window shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/window%20shade. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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