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noun

Definition of garland

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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Noun

Read on for a roundup of this year’s fall decor trends that go beyond the basic centerpieces and garlands. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 Sam’s Club has a wide variety of options already hitting store shelves, from candles and gorgeous harvest garland (see for yourself) to coir doormats and throws. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

Attach to the mantle, tree, or garland with the tails of the string. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025 Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation and was garlanded with honors, including a shelf full of theater gongs. — CBS News, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for garland

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Noun

Sheeran’s second studio album, Multiply, was released in 2014, followed by the compilation album 5 in 2015, and Divide in 2017.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
Nandao Rice & Noodle, which opened in May at the corner of Garvey and Garfield avenues in Monterey Park, isn’t geographically specific, but more of a greatest hits compilation of foods currently dominating the SGV.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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Verb

One of the best photos in the history of the Olympic Games has been a shot of Craig skating on the ice with the flag draped over his shoulders.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
In a black-and-white photo, Maluma can be seen holding his newborn baby in one arm while draping the other around Gomez, pressing his forehead to hers.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

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Residents of the Idaho Panhandle and along the Canadian border could lose closer to 100 minutes of sunlight, the almanac said.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026
The almanac notes that National Weather Service records from the central Plains show that some cities and areas may get their first measurable snow in November, while others don’t until late November or December.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of almanac

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The Welsh actor made history as the first male actor to win lead acting awards in drama, comedy, and limited/anthology series.

— Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Salone world tour will begin Thursday, with a presentation at Indonesia Design Week, with a showcase of the Salone Satellite Permanent Collection, an anthology of emerging designer creations.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of anthology

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The Knicks captain’s daughter, Jordyn, hit the runway in a tiny Knicks jersey—dad’s number 11, awww—festooned with feathers, a white bow headband, and a pair of little blue-and-white sneakers.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
This wasn’t the 2026 Miami of spotless Ubers and Waymos doing their thing on Brickell streets festooned with billion dollar developments.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

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Other than the fact that two people getting ax-murdered didn’t rouse her from her nap, there wasn’t anything suspicious about Bridget; not that there weren’t plenty of people ready to pin the crimes on her.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Tennessee will likely be playing from behind, but against an elite defense that can pin its ears back and attack Cam Ward, that may not translate into production for Tate.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

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