as in compilation
a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
a garland of medieval folk songs
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of garland
Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
Add a faux fur skirt or garland around the tree for an elevated approach to the decade.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
CBS News, 3 May 2025
Celebrated in Hawaii, Lei Day honors leis, a type of garland or wreath, often worn as a necklace, that are made up of flowers, leaves, shells or feathers.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for garland
Noun
One of the great monuments of world culture—a temple garlanded with masterful carvings—the Parthenon was designed by Phidias to celebrate the glory of Athens.
—Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
Add a faux fur skirt or garland around the tree for an elevated approach to the decade.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
This time, Mott had no doubt his 3-year-old colt earned the garland of roses.
—CBS News, 3 May 2025
Celebrated in Hawaii, Lei Day honors leis, a type of garland or wreath, often worn as a necklace, that are made up of flowers, leaves, shells or feathers.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for garland
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garland
Noun
-
The compilation didn’t differ much from several past projects, but its timing turned it into a bestseller, as the world was mourning Bowie’s creative vision and voice at the time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
-
The exhibit will also include a video compilation of significant performances and events from 2024.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
-
The caskets were draped in Iranian flags and adorned with photos of the deceased.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
-
The crowd grew to more than 50 people within the hour, many draped in keffiyehs and hoisting Palestinian flags high above their heads.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
Noun
-
Nine months of starlight and sea air—chess, books, sewing, the sextant and the nautical almanac, bibulous pit stops in scenic ports—ended abruptly one March morning when a sperm whale smashed a hole in their boat.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
-
Normal high temperatures for May are typically an average of around 72 degrees, according to the NWS weather almanac.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
27 May 2025
Verb
-
On Friday, police tape was strung outside the front of the Voice Newspapers’ West North Avenue entrance, which is across the street from the building where Thursday’s blaze broke out.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
-
Recently, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory shared its first images with the world: stunning photographs of spiral galaxies, nebulas, and stars strung across our universe.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
-
Like Squid Game, many episodes of the dystopian anthology series Black Mirror explore the morally ambiguous ways people will try to make money — sometimes, with deadly results.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
30 June 2025
-
In a storyline straight out of dystopian anthology series Black Mirror, one aging police vehicle becomes erratic and violent out of panic it will be replaced and discarded.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
-
At Chanel, Fendi, and Balmain, shoes festooned with rhinestones, pearls, and beads took center stage.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Refinery29,
25 June 2025
-
While companies seem to need to festoon their workplaces with posters and plaques listing their values, to remind their employees, habits just stick.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
-
After Rollins hit Punk with the briefcase, Cena tossed Punk out of the ring, took advantage, pinned Punk and retained his title.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
-
Just look at Stone outside of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, looking effortlessly cool (in more ways than one) with her bang pinned to one side and swept away from her face with one or two bobby pins.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
Verb
-
Niche innovations and leveraging industry partnerships are a path to growth despite the mounting barriers to entry.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
-
The pressure is mounting as Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is set to hold White House meetings on Monday on ending the 20-month-long war in Gaza.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Garland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garland. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share