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a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
a garland of medieval folk songs
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Recent Examples of garland
Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
Add a faux fur skirt or garland around the tree for an elevated approach to the decade.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
Under the marquee were railings for sliding carcasses in off trucks, and garlands of sharp, shiny meat hooks hung at the ready.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Noun
One of the great monuments of world culture—a temple garlanded with masterful carvings—the Parthenon was designed by Phidias to celebrate the glory of Athens.
—Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
Add a faux fur skirt or garland around the tree for an elevated approach to the decade.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
After the fruit slices are dried, string them on a fishing line with a thread and needles, and hang the garland around your home to bring the colors of summer inside.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
Under the marquee were railings for sliding carcasses in off trucks, and garlands of sharp, shiny meat hooks hung at the ready.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garland
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Man on the Run peaked at No. 28, while the singles compilation only climbed to No. 34.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The latter appeared on the 1998 Microphones compilation Tests.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Once the arches are secure, drape a large piece of netting over the entire bed, securing it to the arches with clothespins or clips.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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And a stalled storm front draped across more than half a dozen states dumped multiple rounds of rain in the Midwest throughout the day.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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The wettest regions this fall will likely include the Great Lakes, Northeast, and parts of the Southeast, while the driest conditions are expected across the Southwest and portions of the West Coast, according to the almanac.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
18 July 2025
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The perennial bloom is most often pink, but also has shades of purple and white, said the almanac.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Apr. 2025
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Overvoltage, Cold Weather And Fuse Limitations Tier 1 module N-type can be strung in series up to 28 units.—
Joern Hackbarth,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The team looked to be on its way out of the tournament before catching fire from the field and stringing defensive stops together.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
23 July 2025
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Levin previously wrote and directed My Valentine, a feature-length episode of the Hulu/Blumhouse horror anthology series titled Into the Dark.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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The streamer has reportedly ordered a fourth season of Murphy’s Monster anthology series, this time centered around infamous (alleged) axe murderer Lizzie Borden.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
8 July 2025
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The entire complex is painted in bright primary colors and festooned with striped awnings, banners, two United States flags, and seven Texas flags.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The circular balcony, which looks down on the museum’s main lobby, is festooned with ribbons from the ceremony that took place when the Long Wharf moved from its longtime home on the loading dock to offices in the Audubon arts district.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Troopers scanned the area and located an infant pinned under the front end of the vehicle that was unconscious, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 July 2025
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During a recent Oval Office meeting, the president lamented the appointment of Jerome Powell to lead the United States' central bank, wrongfully pinning the decision on Joe Biden.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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Microsoft is facing mounting scrutiny over its use of the H-1B visa program after announcing a wave of layoffs in July that will impact approximately 9,000 employees globally.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Pressure has mounted since then for the administration to reconsider, including from members of President Donald Trump's own base who were bitterly disappointed by the announcement.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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“Garland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garland. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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