as in adorning
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
for Valentine's Day the dance hall was festooned with a riot of red hearts and bow-wielding cupids
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Recent Examples of festooning
One of the strongest examples of this new trend is French designer Llewellyn Chupin’s Ritual of Adornment collection, which offered a strong contrast between the blocky furniture silhouettes and the delicate ornamentation festooning them.
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Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for festooning
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The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The largest item found at the Boise tattoo shop is the rocket adorning the teal-and-black building’s roof.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The iconic cherry trees decorating the nation’s capital will hit peak bloom between March 29 and April 1, the National Park Service predicted Thursday.—
Kendall Staton,
Washington Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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But Michaels’ latest expansion will truly cement the brand’s status as a one-stop shop for every occasion, from decorating to gifting.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Festooning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festooning. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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