1
as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
there has long been a curtain of secrecy surrounding that group
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2
as in drapes
curtains plural
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room
the kittens keep climbing the curtains
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3
as in sleep
curtains plural
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
it'll be curtains for us if we're caught
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as in to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view
she dropped her head in shame and curtained her face with her hair
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Recent Examples of curtain
Chelsea Edgar, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
Patrons with dinner tickets are reminded to arrive an hour before curtain and since the show is upstairs, patrons must be able to walk a flight of stairs to access the seating.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Hang curtains that brush the floor and stretch nearly to the ceiling to make any space feel grander.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2024
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Noun
The Civic Standard’s headquarters, in Hardwick, Vermont. Before curtain, Friedman, wearing a green-and-black striped velvet dress and red cowboy boots, instructed the actors to go out into the lobby in costume and socialize with the audience.
—Chelsea Edgar, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
Patrons with dinner tickets are reminded to arrive an hour before curtain and since the show is upstairs, patrons must be able to walk a flight of stairs to access the seating.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
Despite the rapper’s front row seat all Paris Fashion Week, an angled bang curtained both eyes.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Hang curtains that brush the floor and stretch nearly to the ceiling to make any space feel grander.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtain
Noun
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The sun, for all its glitz, tends to hide behind a veil of mystery.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Favoring minimal-to-no jewelry pieces, Anderson accessorized with a thick black headband attached to a black birdcage veil.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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This is the time to shine for youngsters who have long forsaken sleep and free time in the hopes of raising a champion steer.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 2025
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Otherwise, there are lots of easy ways to protect and improve the appearance of your skin, including drinking lots of water to stay hydrated, getting a good night’s sleep, and prioritizing sunscreen, Rahman added.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef, Belize's Ambergris Caye first emerged as a destination for the daring.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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Given China's need to attract participants, there is a limit to what can be hidden from law enforcement and motivated analysts.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The bodies were wrapped in shrouds, with blue press vests draped over them.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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All that’s peeking out from underneath its shroud is a toe tagged with the Westview Public Library card of stamped dates and a long lock of scarlet (get it?) hair.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2024
Noun
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That’s not always easy with the onslaught of doom and gloom we’re met with.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lyles was asked if the sense of doom and gloom was a product of all the uncertainty surrounding the team with the trade deadline looming.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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These outfits fall straight from shoulders to hip and conceal your waist.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The frantic search for survivors started under the cloak of icy darkness.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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For the late-night show performance, the musician stripped the color from the video feed and showcased the dynamic track in black and white while wearing a hood cloak and glowing eyeglasses.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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Bindi Irwin's Daughter Grace Mistakes Her Brother Robert for Their Dad Steve, Calls Him 'Grandpa Crocodile' Following the conservationist’s tragic passing, however, Terri became the strongest person in Bindi’s life.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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Chris Kreider drew a hook driving to the net, and brilliant passing set up a goal.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Curtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtain. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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