as in compilation
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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Ancient Greeks and Romans often decorated sculptures with colorful paint, as well as jewelry, fabrics, flowers, garlands and ribbons.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
Networks pay out big salaries to be able to have the most familiar faces, the most famous names and the most compelling characters sit awkwardly around a low-slung table, garlanding the coverage.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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Noun
Its extravagant Beaux Arts design, featuring garlands, arched windows, and decorative cartouches, are a sight to behold.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Ancient Greeks and Romans often decorated sculptures with colorful paint, as well as jewelry, fabrics, flowers, garlands and ribbons.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
In June there are midsommar festivals garlanded with wild flowers—mercifully unlike Midsommar, save for the maypoles that stand tall in nearly every village.
—Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
Networks pay out big salaries to be able to have the most familiar faces, the most famous names and the most compelling characters sit awkwardly around a low-slung table, garlanding the coverage.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garland
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The New York Giants quarterback shared his own post celebrating the milestone with a sweet compilation of the couple throughout the years, which also included cute snaps with their kids.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In another look, Leray gets more daring with a pink and brown striped hoodie, baggy jeans, a pink bunny hat with a belt draped over her shoulders.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Gudas opposed him in the final and after draping a gold medal around his neck last spring, the hard-nosed defenseman and Ducks captain might add another piece of hardware – as well as a $25,000 donation to the charity of his choice – for a very different reason.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2025
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According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac sunrise/sunset calculator, North Carolina residents are currently enjoying nearly 12 hours of sunlight per day with sunsets around 7:30 p.m. When the sun sets at 8 p.m., the state will see more than 13 hours of sunlight per day, according to the almanac.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Hoosiers might want to keep in mind the almanacs' long-range predictions are sometimes little better than a coin flip.—
John Tufts,
The Indianapolis Star,
10 Oct. 2024
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Above, delicate wool garland is strung in festive celebration.—
Lauren Breedlove,
AFAR Media,
10 Apr. 2025
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So, by stringing this case out for an additional three weeks, the justices ensured that Trump’s executive order wouldn’t go into effect any time soon.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
22 Mar. 2025
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Netflix's sci-fi anthology series mines our modern age for thought-provoking (and often terrifying) parables.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since the British anthology series premiered in 2011, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry have starred in standalone episodes that take a stab at predicting the outrageous and horrifying future of digital innovations.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Also on offer will be one-of-a-kind styles such as the 18K yellow gold and black onyx Patu choker festooned with topaz, rubellite, and diamonds or the 18K yellow gold and onyx Sabina cuff with rubellite tourmaline, amethyst, pink sapphires, and pavè diamond.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The road was lined with ancient trees festooned with Spanish moss.—
Tayari Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But that narrative has gained steam in recent weeks as Democrats try to pin the blame for November’s loss on Biden.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Ivar hit a great moonsault for a nearfall, but New Day then isolated Ivar and won a record 11th tag team title as Woods pinned Erik with help from Kingston.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The show ended in 2022 as Oz mounted a campaign for a Senate seat in Pennsylvania.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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As cost-of-living challenges and job market anxieties mount, Gen Z's consumer values are evolving.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Garland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garland. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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