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comforter

noun

Definition of comforter

as in quilt

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Recent Examples of comforter The two have slightly different functions (and cleaning routines—here’s how to clean a comforter) but the terms are often, mistakenly, used interchangeably. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 But worn sheets, flat pillows, and a comforter that’s lost its fluff can make winding down less inviting. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 Rock-bottom prices on comforter sets and mixing bowls also make an appearance, like the Art & Cook 8-Piece Round Nesting Bowl Set with Lids for under $12. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 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, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comforter

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Noun

At the Grand Rapids Art Museum in Michigan, Gary Tyler points to a black-and-white quilt that's based on a photo.

— Sea Stachura, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
Unroll the quilt on a bed of towels on the floor and reshape it by hand.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of quilt

Noun

Smith hung an oversized Nelson Angled Sphere Bubble Pendant above a custom teak bed with a speckled bouclé headboard and a drapey saffron velvet coverlet for a tranquil effect.

— Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
For the bed itself, comforters, coverlets and sheets from Riley Home can make your bed feel luxurious.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of coverlet

Noun

The 135 rooms are equally over-the-top, with heavy brocade bedspreads, striped carpeting, floral wallpaper, and, in the bathrooms, a black-and-white honeycomb floor and banana-yellow wall tiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Pair it with flowy curtains, plush bedspreads, and neutral furniture.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of bedspread

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Brightening Eye Gel $76 Designed to brighten, hydrate, and de-puff, Tata Harper’s soothing eye gel is one of my morning must-haves—and it’s also dermatologist approved.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
The padding is generally offered in three weights to suit a range of designs from ultra-light jackets to high puff parkas.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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