1
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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2
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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3
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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Recent Examples of curtain
Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2025
One of our beauty shopping editors has tested this hot round brush for over a year, especially on her curtain bangs.
—Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
With half an hour to curtain, Purce slips into 1920s vaudeville.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Owners gave up on cushioned seating, carpeting and thick curtains, and replaced them with concrete floors and high ceilings — not to mention open kitchens with clanging pots, whirring fans and bellowing chefs that added to the boisterous atmosphere.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2025
One of our beauty shopping editors has tested this hot round brush for over a year, especially on her curtain bangs.
—Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
New suite features include custom AH Beard king beds curtained in fine linen, chaise longues, and personal bars stocked with New Zealand wines and beers, local craft sodas, and regional products, including chocolate and triple-cream Brie.
—Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
With half an hour to curtain, Purce slips into 1920s vaudeville.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtain
Noun
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One through line between the films and the series are the headdresses, veils and hair jewelry.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Also regarding her bridal look, Oduor chose a neck scarf and a practical hairstyle — rather than a veil — to best fit the wedding's coastal setting.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Frisson Experience: Where Emotion Becomes Interaction While most wearable tech has focused on tracking steps, optimizing sleep, or pushing alerts, emotional connection has remained largely unaddressed.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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My sleep, skin, and pain improved, as did Nini’s skin, fur, and creativity.—
Tao Lin,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The garden is located in a large area in the middle of the hotel's main gardens, but still hidden.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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After spending the first part of the season distraught over potentially being married off to the Duke through a shroud financial deal negotiated by her parents, Gladys finally walked down the aisle.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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These events are tougher to see in galaxies with dense dusty shrouds, however.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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This might all be too doom and gloom for late August.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
23 Aug. 2025
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Shonda Shines Star power and spice: Jake and Max have been pounding the halls of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre the past four days for the 50th anniversary of the Edinburgh TV Festival, an event that struck a positive chord after a 2024 characterized by doom and gloom.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Federal prosecutors say this was part of a broader scheme to conceal the pair’s personal relationship while billing the city for on-duty hours.—
Jasmine Baehr , David Spunt , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Video posted by the agency shows a man grabbing Megara and attempting to conceal the turkey under his coat before walking away.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The cloak represents the emotional intelligence required to discern when to engage and when to protect one's energy.—
Carla D. Thompson Payton,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Whereas Survivor and Big Brother are much more like cloak and dagger.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
Noun
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But with togetherness and unity, fuelled by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, this is a season where Liverpool can dominate again and the supporters know it.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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For the past several weeks, both Ozzy Osbourne and his band Black Sabbath have appeared in lofty positions on the charts in the United Kingdom, as listeners in the late rocker’s home country mourn his passing and honor his legacy by streaming and buying his biggest hits.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Curtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtain. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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