garlanded 1 of 2

Definition of garlandednext

garlanded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of garland

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for garlanded
Adjective
  • In the face-cream advertisement, M remained wreathed in the pink flowers of spring.
    Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Large American flags were draped along the side of the main stage where The Beard & The Bird entertained guests with a blend of jazz, blues, and country music.
    Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
  • His vehicle and post car from Precinct 6-Towson have been draped in bunting in front of the Baltimore County Public Safety Building in Towson.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The column dress by Dilara Findikoglu featured an embellished collar, fringed cap sleeves, and open sides that ended with a low-cut whale tail detail in the back.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Consider swapping your night-out bag for a fringed style this year.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The town’s top accommodations are strung like beads along the rocky crescent shore.
    Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
  • But then four hunters from Missouri placed a step ladder over a chain that, at the time, was strung across these very T-posts to prevent public access.
    Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Bally said in an expletive-laced recording.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Unlike his predecessor, who played the Doctor as somewhat straight-laced, Troughton brought some flair to the Time Lord, with a scruffier appearance and more eccentric disposition.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The family settled in a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.
    Michael Biesecker, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The Conch Bar Caves, on Middle Caicos, are among the biggest subterranean systems, a sinuous network festooned with stalactites and stalagmites.
    Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The black dress kept to the signature, body-hugging silhouette Jenner has come to love, with shimmering black sequin mesh that looked almost snake-like, and sheer embroidered side-paneling, delicate straps criss-crossing over the low back.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
  • However, upgraded details like a steamer, embroidered towels, and luxe robes are standard and make your stay even cozier.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Mavericks mounted a 9-0 run to get within one on a 3-pointer by Thompson.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • But Machado still has not appeared publicly, González remains in exile in Spain, and the opposition has not yet mounted any substantial public protest.
    Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
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.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Garlanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garlanded. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on garlanded

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!