furnishing
noun
fur·nish·ing
ˈfər-ni-shiŋ 
1
: an article or accessory of dress
—usually used in plural
2
: an object that tends to increase comfort or utility
Examples of furnishing in a Sentence
we moved the furnishings out of the room so we could sand down and refinish the wood floor
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Carla White pleaded guilty to a felony count of being an accessory after the fact and a misdemeanor count of unauthorized furnishing of information.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
The 14,200-square-foot unit at 8 Via Montenapoleone, slated to open to the public on Saturday, also carries a strong Italian accent in terms of materials, furnishings and artworks scattered across the three-story building, which dates back to the 1500s but was rebuilt in 1952.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
The interior is a prime example of quiet luxury, with an understated palette of browns and beiges, clean lines, and minimalist furnishings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The setting, complete with dark wooden furnishings and vintage ceramics, sets the perfect tone for your meal.
—Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
The 14,200-square-foot unit at 8 Via Montenapoleone, slated to open to the public on Saturday, also carries a strong Italian accent in terms of materials, furnishings and artworks scattered across the three-story building, which dates back to the 1500s but was rebuilt in 1952.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
The interior is a prime example of quiet luxury, with an understated palette of browns and beiges, clean lines, and minimalist furnishings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The setting, complete with dark wooden furnishings and vintage ceramics, sets the perfect tone for your meal.
—Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furnishing
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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furnishing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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