furnishing

noun

fur·nish·ing | \ ˈfər-ni-shiŋ

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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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Shopping for one-of-a-kind home furnishings doesn't get any better than that. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "1stdibs Just Opened a Stunning NYC Gallery," 14 Feb. 2019 These homes and their furnishings were themselves inspired by the then en-vogue stylings of Paris during the reign of King Louis XIV, bringing about toned-down, simpler versions of what filled the halls of Versailles. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "French Provincial Design Has Always Set the Bar For Casual Elegance," 11 Jan. 2019 The hotel opened in 2016 with just a handful of rooms, each with an elegant cream-and-gold palette and furnishings in silk and taffeta. — Kaitlin Menza, Town & Country, "The Best Room at...Hotel Splendide Royal in Paris," 8 Jan. 2019 Their furnishings and accessories are curated and masculine. — Kelly Dinardo, WSJ, "Geneva Beyond the Cliché," 12 Dec. 2018 The seller of furniture and home furnishings beat analysts’ average revenue estimate in a Bloomberg survey by the widest margin since going public last year. — Bloomberg.com, "Bloomberg Markets: Broadcasting Live From Build America Mutual," 30 Nov. 2017 Consider Ladurée's upcoming flagship a work of art, with its 18th Century antique furnishings and lamps flown in from Europe. — Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, "Maison Ladurée's New Soho Home," 4 Feb. 2014 The best underappreciated online source of vintage furnishings is: Etsy. — Allison Duncan, WSJ, "The Expert’s Guide to Scoring Décor Deals Online," 14 Feb. 2019 Throughout the apartment, which is decorated in a mix of contemporary and traditional furnishings and antiques, are original hardwood floors and moldings, oversize windows and plenty of closet space. — Vivian Marino, New York Times, "Massimo Ferragamo’s Duplex on the Market for $18 Million," 18 May 2018

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