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
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Replace your traditional table runner with a DIY magnolia garland that radiates seasonal charm.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
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
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Noun
If traditional evergreens and spruce needles aren’t your thing, opt for an alternative garland instead.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Replace your traditional table runner with a DIY magnolia garland that radiates seasonal charm.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Warwick Davis, the British actor who has played various roles in the Star Wars franchise, got a tribute from Luke Skywalker himself as he was garlanded with BAFTA’s highest honor.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
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
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Noun
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In October 2024, Tiffany gave her daughter a birthday shoutout on Instagram alongside a video compilation of the duo.—
Beth Sobol,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Number two on Kelly’s list was U2‘s 1998 compilation, The Best Of 1980-1990.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Made from recycled polyester and spandex, the crepe fabric has a waterfall effect that drapes oh-so-perfectly from the waist down.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Zaful Women’s Sweater This tunic has drop shoulders and a side-split hem that drapes nicely over leggings for casual outings or dress pants for office days.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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This full moon is also referred to as the digging moon by the Tlingit people, deer rutting moon by the Dakota and frost moon by the Cree, according to the almanac.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Each of the 21 beachfront villas and residences are equipped with breezy living areas, a private infinity pool, open-air showers, and hammocks strung between coconut palms near the ocean.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mere weeks after the empire had collapsed, that word appeared on posters glued to the walls of public buildings and on banners strung from lampposts along the central avenues.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The anthology’s first volume explores themes of ancestral sin, family, piety and consequence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The film follows filmmaker, cinematographer and VFX artist Martinez’s directorial work on anthologies V/H/S, V/H/S/Beyond and Southbound.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The indigenous elements are the most prominent parts of the contemporary ceremony, Zaraus says, especially the tombs festooned with marigolds.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Celine’s signature gold metal triomphe motif was festooned on the ankle strap, while the bottom of the sole was engraved with the luxury label’s moniker in gold letters.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Collective humanity is also at the heart of the installation My Mommy is Beautiful (2004), where visitors can write thoughts about or pin photographs of their mothers.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some Republican lawmakers have made Mamdani an attack line in their criticism of Jeffries and Schumer amid the shutdown, trying to pin the impasse on pressure from the Democrats' left flank.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The wreath’s poppies are mounted on an arrangement of black leaves, following tradition for the sovereign, and its ribbon bears the King’s racing colors of scarlet, purple and gold.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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With only weeks until Thanksgiving, travelers nationwide face mounting uncertainty and dwindling options as flight cancellations deepen across the country.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Garland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garland. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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