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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The paint color on the walls serves as the backdrop not just for decor and furnishings, but also for daily life and important milestones.
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Inspired by its history and forest setting, the interiors take cues from hunting lodges, but with a high-end twist provided by terrazzo flooring, stunning light fixtures, plush furnishings, and a moody color palette.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
The Rooms The 122 guest rooms are nothing if not design-forward, filled with custom furnishings like knot chairs and the aforementioned minibars adorned with original art.
—Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
The paint color on the walls serves as the backdrop not just for decor and furnishings, but also for daily life and important milestones.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Inspired by its history and forest setting, the interiors take cues from hunting lodges, but with a high-end twist provided by terrazzo flooring, stunning light fixtures, plush furnishings, and a moody color palette.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 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 28 Dec. 2025.
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