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Definition of quilt

as in comforter

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Land targeted for conservation makes up a quilt of South Florida wilderness, from coastal wetland to tropical hammocks, inhabited by rare plants, butterflies, bats, snakes and other critters. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Verb

Before there was body doubling, there were quilting bees, Trappist monasteries, and, presumably, colonoscopy-prep parties. — Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Freedom quilts with those shapes were sometimes used as maps. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quilt

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Noun

Delicate florals and soft stripes never go out of season, and this Laura Ashley comforter offers both classic patterns with its charming reversible design.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026
For a full breakdown of how to clean your bedding without ruining it, refer to AD's guide on how to wash a comforter.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of comforter

Verb

Charlene Catalano was looking for a ball of green-and-white yarn to crochet this year's winter scarf.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of crochet

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What began as a search for light, airy fabric became a deeply personal collaboration between mother and daughter, turning an old bedspread into a one-of-a-kind wedding gown.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Get out the sewing machine and turn the areas of favorite sheets, bedspreads, quilts, or other linens that are still in good shape into charming stockings, tote bags, pillow covers, or table runners.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of bedspread

Verb

How fibers are woven or knitted also affects how easily air passes through.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
It’s designed with a darling sailor-style collar accentuated with white stitching that extends down the front, while the red knit is complemented with ribbing at the hem and sleeves.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of knit

Noun

For the bed itself, comforters, coverlets and sheets from Riley Home can make your bed feel luxurious.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
In the guest bedroom on the first floor, the bed is covered in a Rogers & Goffigon linen and dressed in a linen coverlet from Nordic Knots.

— Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of coverlet

Verb

Instead, his navy jersey, meticulously embroidered with a white number 16 hangs unfettered with his unworn Bears helmet resting on a shelf above.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Everything is mirrored, tufted, plumped, embroidered, gilded—and there are flowers everywhere.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of embroider

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Ever since Bram Stoker popularized Count Dracula as a gothic figure of fantasy, the word vampire has been synonymous with undead bloodsuckers who vanish in a puff of smoke in the morning light (if not dazzle a little in the sunshine).

— Mike McRae August 25, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt and stir just until mixture puffs and slightly lightens in color.

— Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

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