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Recent Examples of counterpane
Beneath wall text describing Báthory’s ghoulish crimes and her macabre punishment, bloody mannequins in nightshirts, one with its throat hideously cut, sprawl across a counterpane.
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Sam Lipsyte, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022
The bed was draped in a cranberry-red silk counterpane.
—Jon Meacham, House Beautiful, 1 Oct. 2013
Sam Lipsyte, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022
The bed was draped in a cranberry-red silk counterpane.
—Jon Meacham, House Beautiful, 1 Oct. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterpane
Noun
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Despite its plush texture, the quilt weighs only around 5 pounds, providing a cloudlike feel during warm nights.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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The quilt is from OZ Art NWA’s collection.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Becky Cameron Geometric and Floral Modern Reversible Quilt Never tire of your bedding with this reversible quilted coverlet set that offers two looks in one.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Plus, accessories like memory foam toppers, breathable coverlets, and supportive pillows are also discounted.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Your mother is holding onto the bedspread.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Made up of a cozy microfiber fabric shell with polyester filling, the bedspread is ultra breathable for all-season use, skin friendly, and whisper quiet for a less disruptive night’s sleep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These include an ornate 17th century cabinet decorated with Peruvian silver and five historic barkcloth textiles from various Pacific islands, including a bedcover that once belonged to Hawaiian Queen Ka’ahumanu.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2023
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The custom wall paneling in the primary bedroom is oak, the pendant is by Gubi, and the bedcover is by Matteo.—
Tessa Watson,
ELLE Decor,
22 Mar. 2023
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“Counterpane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpane. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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