furnishing
noun
fur·nish·ing
ˈfər-ni-shiŋ 
1
: an object that tends to increase comfort or utility
2
: an article or accessory of dress
—usually used in plural
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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Physically, comfortable furnishings round out the restful bedroom experience.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Those warning signs include photographs of naked young girls on his walls, airport workers who reported Epstein had traveled with girls who appeared underage, and an interior decorator who said he’d been asked to design one of the island’s bedrooms with pink furnishings and bunk beds.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Featuring an eye-catching geometric border in beige against a dark brown base, the rug offers a sophisticated look with a sleek edge that enhances your decor and furnishings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Their most recent launches have positioned Thuma as a brand to know for beautiful furnishings in every room of the house, starting with their new modular sofas.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Those warning signs include photographs of naked young girls on his walls, airport workers who reported Epstein had traveled with girls who appeared underage, and an interior decorator who said he’d been asked to design one of the island’s bedrooms with pink furnishings and bunk beds.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Featuring an eye-catching geometric border in beige against a dark brown base, the rug offers a sophisticated look with a sleek edge that enhances your decor and furnishings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Their most recent launches have positioned Thuma as a brand to know for beautiful furnishings in every room of the house, starting with their new modular sofas.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furnishing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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