as in compilation
a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
a garland of medieval folk songs
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Recent Examples of garland
ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Sydney Sweeney posted a video Monday on Instagram capturing herself climbing the Hollywood sign at night and draping it with a garland of bras before looking back at her work and smiling into the camera.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Lazaro Gamio Nataliya Vasilyeva Ryan Francis Bradley Ilham Ahmed, New York Times, 29 May 2025
With these two examples in mind, you’d be forgiven for thinking this was always the way—of course the film garlanded at the world’s most prestigious film festival would go on to collect the most golden statuettes, right?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 May 2025
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Noun
Each participating eatery is given a budget for decorations which can include red balloons, garland and flowers.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Sydney Sweeney posted a video Monday on Instagram capturing herself climbing the Hollywood sign at night and draping it with a garland of bras before looking back at her work and smiling into the camera.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Ana Swanson and Lazaro Gamio Selfies From the Front: Inside the ‘V.I.P.’ Brigade for Ambitious Russian Officials
After a stint with a drone unit led by a member of Parliament, Russian officials return to work, and promotions, garlanded as war veterans.
—Lazaro Gamio Nataliya Vasilyeva Ryan Francis Bradley Ilham Ahmed, New York Times, 29 May 2025
With these two examples in mind, you’d be forgiven for thinking this was always the way—of course the film garlanded at the world’s most prestigious film festival would go on to collect the most golden statuettes, right?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garland
Noun
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All the performances were recorded, and on May 11 the Delos label will release both digitally and on 13 compact discs an audio compilation of the cycle.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Applying a matte clear coat to a dark green shade allows these nails to look like they're draped in cozy velvet.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Their caskets will be draped with American flags as they're moved by an honor guard from the aircraft used to bring them home.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During the March equinox, the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere receive roughly the same amount of sunlight since neither hemisphere is tilted more toward or away from the sun, the almanac said.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Cooler temperatures will likely linger through mid-April, past the March 20 spring equinox for much of the United States, the almanac predicted.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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If the Hawks want to start stringing wins together, the rest of the team needs to play with more energy.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Netflix is dishing out a second serving of A24‘s Beef, teasing a first look at the sophomore season of Lee Sung Jin‘s anthology.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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Beef was created by Lee Sung Jin, who serves as showrunner and executive produces the anthology series alongside season one stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong and season two stars Mulligan, Isaac, Melton and Spaeny.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Constructed out of poplar timber, the openings are festooned with gingerbread details handpainted and adorned by Wally Whitehurst.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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These giant, South American perennials take on a tree shape and are festooned in long, hanging, trumpet-shape blooms that release a wonderful perfume in late afternoon.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The show will pin a dedicated voting post to the top of all its social media accounts, and fans can comment with the name of their favorite contestant to cast their vote.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
2 Mar. 2026
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During the government shutdown last year, the White House used official departmental web pages and emails to staff to pin the shutdown on Democrats, including by suggesting an out-of-office message for HHS employees directly calling out Senate Democrats.—
Chelsea Cirruzzo,
STAT,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Progressive groups are vowing to mount challenges from the left to any lawmaker who opposes the war powers vote, Axios reported.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Garland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garland. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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