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quilt

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verb

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Recent Examples of quilt
Noun
Made from fade-, pill-, and weather-resistant material, this quilt is built to last many seasons. Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 For bedding upgrades, snap up this lightweight summer quilt and these cooling sheets. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Verb
Typically, the type of toilet paper that creates these problems is thick, multi-ply, or quilted toilet paper. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025 The Louisville Nimble Thimbles quilting guild donates hundreds of quilts annually to Norton Children's Hospital and other organizations. Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quilt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilt
Noun
  • There are also deals on cloud-like bedding like this all-season comforter that’s lightweight but comfy and plush bed pillows with more than 177,000 five-star ratings.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • The comforter, which is offered in six sizes and over 10 colors, is made with a cooling fabric that’s designed to absorb body heat and reduce your skin temperature.
    Jamie Weissman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Some stylists braid the natural hair, then wrap hair extensions around each braid, while others braid cornrows and crochet the faux locs onto the natural hair with a latch hook.
    Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
  • Plus, this muted green tone is earthy, grounded, and classy, pairing with anything from denim layers to crochet wedges.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Timeless paisleys, classic florals, modern geometric, and more quilt styles will effortlessly upgrade your bedspread without stretching your budget.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Gingham, one of Elizabeth’s favorite motifs, shows up on the bedspreads and rug.
    Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • The dress offered a new variation on the sweater’s original knit through a photorealistic digital print, which transformed into an ultra-lightweight, soft stretch mesh fabric that recreated the sweater’s distinct use of color, texture and dimension.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • Her white cable knit Alexander McQueen frock first appeared in 2011, while the princess was visiting Canada, per Marie Claire UK.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • This Madison Park coverlet is made from breathable 100% polyester that naturally wicks moisture and keeps you cool throughout the night.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
  • Keep scrolling for our favorite duvet covers, quilts, and coverlets that will keep you comfortable and complement your bedroom’s design.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Available at Printemps in New York and Paris, the capsule includes palm-print luggage, velvet slippers embroidered with the collection’s cheeky slogan and coffee cups inspired by the legendary Raffles butler service.
    Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The pallium, a woolen collar embroidered with six crosses, is an ancient symbol of authority and obligation.
    Tony Aiello, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • If the accretion disk puffs up in just the right way, the incoming gas can overwhelm the radiation pressure.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026
  • Turned on a recorder, took a puff, started playing some jazz.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Sam Lipsyte, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022

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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quilt. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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