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quilting

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verb

present participle of quilt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
Vaughn-Manley, who studies Black quilting, said the theories posited by Jacqueline Tobin, a women's studies professor at the University of Denver, and Raymond Dobard, an art historian from Howard University, who co-wrote Hidden in Plain View, are not substantiated. Vanessa Romo, NPR, 19 June 2025 Demonstrations include 360 degree designs, wool applique and French braid quilting. Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025 The mattress itself consists of layers of organic latex and wool, plus cotton quilting, which unfurl out of the packaging into a supportive sleep surface. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025 Perhaps a historian of quilting could shed light on the typical pinwheel and share whether the quilt here is typical. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quilting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
Noun
  • Wnt signals help maintain a balance between stem cell self-renewal (keeping enough stem cells in the crypts) and differentiation (turning some stem cells into specialized cells that make up the lining of the intestine).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2025
  • Endometriosis—where cells similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside of it—is estimated to affect at least 11 percent of women in the US, or more than 6.5 million.
    Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • There’s one exception to the packing cube rule, though: jeans.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
  • That’s because thawing while still in the reduced oxygen packing turns the fish into a bacteria breeding ground.
    David J. Neal August 1, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Give your arches a little cushion with a ballet flat sneaker like the ones below.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 July 2025
  • For cozy seating, shop this oversized accent chair that has a 360-degree swivel and plush foam and spring cushions.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • The students were tasked with creating one-off pieces expressing the dynamism of the fabric and the structural qualities of interlinings, in an effort to combine both innovation and vision.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Additionally, our cellular shades can trap air and help maintain interior temperatures, while Roman shades and drapery can be outfitted with a cotton flannel interlining designed to improve insulation and make homes more energy-efficient.
    Orange County Register, Orange County Register, 30 Mar. 2017

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“Quilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quilting. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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