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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
there has long been a curtain of secrecy surrounding that group
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as in drapes
curtains plural
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room
the kittens keep climbing the curtains
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as in sleep
curtains plural
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
it'll be curtains for us if we're caught
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as in to hide
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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Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Just in time, Toto tears back the curtain to reveal a mere man, pulling the levers to maintain the illusion.
—Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Kanchan Chandra, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2019
If even these middle-of-the-road precursors couldn’t find room for the accessible sports dramedy, that’s probably the end of its run as a dark-horse Oscar player, and therefore curtains for Davis’s Supporting Actress hopes.
—Vulture, 8 Dec. 2023
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Noun
Unlike in previous executions, the curtain to the death chamber was open when media witnesses arrived.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Just in time, Toto tears back the curtain to reveal a mere man, pulling the levers to maintain the illusion.
—Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Remarkably, a number of regional parties within and outside the BJP alliance, who could reasonably have been expected to oppose attempts to curtain regional autonomy, supported the move.
—Kanchan Chandra, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2019
If even these middle-of-the-road precursors couldn’t find room for the accessible sports dramedy, that’s probably the end of its run as a dark-horse Oscar player, and therefore curtains for Davis’s Supporting Actress hopes.
—Vulture, 8 Dec. 2023
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As fundamentalists seize control, the women remove their veils, speak about their intimate hopes, loves and disappointments, their femininity and their search for a place in an increasingly oppressive society.Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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In fact, this ultra-fine mist is developed to boost the radiance of your look, thanks to its thin, vinyl-like veil of polymers that transparently hold cosmetics in place while still feeling breathable on skin.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Be aware of how media habits may be affecting your sleep or mood.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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For example, if a child is not sleeping well, a parent might watch videos on how to improve the youth’s sleep, Liben said.Kara Alaimo, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Super Bowl contender hiding in plain sight Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract in early 2019 in what was a record deal at the time.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But Bill Belichick has nothing in particular to offer when journalists ask about coaches hiding the effects of the disease.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Only when Cassini probed the atmosphere with radar in 2004 did scientists discover an eerily Earth-like landscape underneath the dusty shroud.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
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The shroud as religious art The shroud is undeniably a masterful work of art, crafted with remarkable skill and using methods that were complicated and ahead of their time.Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024
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Use social media with intention – and not for doom scrolling.Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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Loading and editing Illustrator files was just as snappy as doing the same on the MacBook Pro M2 Max, as were the usual doom scrolling, browser tab hoarding, and other things that enhance your productivity and take it away at the same time.Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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The document, filed by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, has been redacted to conceal plot and character details about The Pitt, which is yet to be released.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some are concealing their autism and dealing with the resulting feelings of isolation, while others thrive in the communities and support structures around them.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Theme is The Wizarding World of the Bluegrass, where horseshoes are wands and overalls are cloaks.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024
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The nearly six-foot-long cloak was constructed using 4,000 scarlet ibis feathers.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 13 Sep. 2024
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Eleven different collections by the producer—as an artist, that is—have returned to the 200-spot list since his passing was shared with the world.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even with these changes, Jones continued to support the next generation of artists until his passing.Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Curtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtain. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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