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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Downstairs, the Suite Ocre is another standout, steeped in a sensual delight of Oriental ruby tapestries, soft lighting and Berber-style Moroccan furnishings.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Part of the Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the property's dazzling lobby and spacious rooms are outfitted with Italian marble and elegant furnishings, with many accommodations boasting sea views, too.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Full of sophisticated details—custom furnishings and cabinetry, swaths of unique and rare marble, and handcrafted moldings—the home, which Baimakhan describes as a modern chalet, balances old-world refinement with contemporary usability.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The design talents chosen to re-envision those spaces, the scope of the changes, and which specific furnishings, fabrics, and finishes are sourced are opportunities to make a public statement.
—Carrie Hojnicki, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2025
Part of the Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the property's dazzling lobby and spacious rooms are outfitted with Italian marble and elegant furnishings, with many accommodations boasting sea views, too.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Full of sophisticated details—custom furnishings and cabinetry, swaths of unique and rare marble, and handcrafted moldings—the home, which Baimakhan describes as a modern chalet, balances old-world refinement with contemporary usability.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furnishing. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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