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noun fur·nish·ing \ ˈfər-ni-shiŋ \

Definition of furnishing

1 :an article or accessory of dress —usually used in plural

2 :an object that tends to increase comfort or utility; especially :an article of furniture for the interior of a building —usually used in plural

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According to Village Manager Cara Pavlicek, the proposal is part of a multi-year effort to update carpeting, painting and workspace furnishings within the main and upper floor of village hall.

— steve schering, chicagotribune.com, "Oak Park trustees voice concerns over costly Village Hall upgrades," 15 Aug. 2017
The overall color scheme is white, and the furnishings, upholding a white-and-blue theme, have been chosen by Wood with loving care.

— mary colurso, AL.com, "Cool Spaces: Century-old farmhouse gleams after loving family restoration," 9 Aug. 2017
Not much has been changed since the Trumps lived here, the kitchen is original and the opulent furnishings represent the style and affluence in which the Trumps would have lived.

— devon ivie, Teen Vogue, "Airbnb Lists Donald Trump's Childhood Home in New York," 9 Aug. 2017
Inside, the vibe is airy and calm: all open windows and cross-breezes, creamy-white unlit candles, soft creamy-white furnishings.

— jessica diehl, HWD, "Angelina Jolie Solo," 26 July 2017
The couple is active in the local farming community and in nearby Port Jervis, Boone heads up Foundry42, a home furnishings boutique that houses a coffee shop and event/workshop space.

— vanityfair.com, "Beauty Buzz: Botanical Skincare Brand Farmacy Dips into Honey," 14 July 2017
Like going grocery shopping while hungry, passing up other ingenious furnishings will be a struggle. 78.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "Best of LA: 92 of Our Favorite Things to Eat, Do, and Buy Right Now," 14 July 2017
Hosea donated all the furnishings and space for Mentoring Plus to operate.

— chris mayhew, Cincinnati.com, "Philanthropist David Hosea creating new charity hub in Newport," 11 July 2017
A handful of entrepreneurs opened clubs that were lean on furnishings but full of cheap beer and youthful energy.

— mike ives, New York Times, "Crackdown Chills Hong Kong’s Indie Music Scene," 9 July 2017

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