CURTAINS Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

curtains 1 of 2

noun

plural of curtain

as in drapes

pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room the kittens keep climbing the curtains

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as in death

the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities it'll be curtains for us if we're caught

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curtains

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of curtain

as in hides

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 curtains

Noun

Tech features also include a robust entertainment system and curtains and lights that can be controlled using remotes or the in-room smartphone. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 The chemicals provide flexibility and lubrication in a wide variety of products, including children’s toys, food storage containers, shower curtains, deodorants, hair gels and body lotions. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 These include rear seats that can be converted into a comfortable bed with room for two adults, ventilation grilles in the back, and blackout window curtains. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Custom Window Treatments Window treatments are tempting to buy, especially since custom curtains and drapes often come with a steep price tag. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026 Realtor Dell Jeanty in Northern Virginia says that some curtains or drapes may be blocking the natural light that can enhance the visual of your interior to buyers. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 The autumnal color story began with curtains from Khouri’s former Santa Monica bedroom. — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 The stage curtains were a different color and the split stage was no longer there. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 To make your space look more charming, try adding curtains or swags of your own, giving your windows a ruffled accent that draws the eye upward. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

Pair curtains with shades or blinds accordingly. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 Blackout curtains Your four-legged friend will appreciate the extra shade. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 No blackout curtains or losing the cues of your outside environment. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026 Floor-to-ceiling windows let in lots of natural light, the blackout curtains work well, and the beds are both supportive and plush. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026 Wash curtains every three to six months to prevent dust, grime, and odors from building up. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026 Frank often mocked Gus’s improbable revelations, as when Gus swore a saint had appeared to him through his bedroom curtains one night. — David McGrath, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026 Sheer curtains work wonderfully in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and even offices to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic to the room. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 The beauty of cafe curtains lies in their simplicity. — Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtains

Noun

Styles’ tribute to Parton is one of the innumerable remembrances across the globe following her death after a brief battle with cancer at 80.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
The story follows Ana, a young Black French woman who, following the death of her grandmother, travels to her matriarch’s birth city of Belo Horizonte.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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Verb

The expansion will take players to the brand new realm of Letten — an idyllic land of rural tradition that hides a dark secret just below the surface.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Who’s flaunting their skeletal frame and who hides a bit behind a couture wall of feathers?

— Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of hides

Noun

Former Boilermakers union members convicted in June of racketeering conspiracy — including ex-International President Newton Jones — will be waiting three more months to learn their fate.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Kohl’s decided in 2016 to close one of its big box stores in Roswell, but no one knew the building’s fate would be stuck in purgatory for the next decade.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of fate

Verb

Co-created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, Blue Eye Samurai follows the story of Mizu, a samurai who conceals her gender and mixed-race heritage after facing a life of discrimination, on a personal quest for revenge.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus initially conceals his identity as the Messiah from even his closest disciples.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of conceals

Noun

The losses linked to the demise of these groups are difficult to quantify, but participants and advocates say the impacts will reverberate across federal agencies for years.

— Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
The Syrian civil war that began during that period eventually saw the demise of the Assad regime – Hafez’s son Bashar had continued his father’s hard-line legacy after coming to power in 2000.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Eclipses always travel in pairs as the sun, moon and Earth align so precisely that one obscures the other.

— Marcia Dunn, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Rather than blocking the sun entirely, the moon obscures only a portion of it, leaving behind the eclipse's signature crescent shape.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of obscures

Verb

Based on FactSet’s definition of second-quarter reporting, which covers companies with fiscal quarters ending in May, June, or July, Nvidia and Micron are projected to be the largest contributors to the S&P 500′s overall profit growth.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The Netflix series covers the same timespan as A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, though presumably with less doo-wop.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026