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garlanded

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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
  • Benedikt Althaus, who goes by Xariif, wore a tiger fursuit draped in red, white and blue stripes and splotches, reminiscent of the American flag.
    Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Fencing draped with blue tarps has been set up in front of the lifeguard station, with a gap in the fence allowing access to its entrance.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Framed by geometric breeze blocks that evoke classic midcentury cool, the patio offers a stylish sanctuary for evening relaxation, featuring a fringed hammock and cozy rattan seating.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Known for his fringed mask and cinematic brand of outlaw country, Peck delivered a high-energy set that blended dramatic stage presence with crowd-pleasing singalongs.
    Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In other words, the oil and gas industry doesn’t require massive power lines strung across the state to continue thriving, Bennett said.
    Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The two-day competition is just getting started, but some of the mature red oaks and pines that tower throughout the landscape are already strung with 50-foot lines of climbing rope.
    Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In 2026, booking a trip at home or abroad can feel laced with uncertainty.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
  • However, unlike laced sneakers that are always coming undone, these shoes feature an easy-to-use adjustable hook-and-loop strap for better wearability.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Miso deepens a crab thermidor ($29) festooned in pomelos.
    Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Johnny lifts a plastic cross, festooned with plastic flowers, from the backseat and mocks it.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Snag Loft’s whimsical embroidered floral option on sale that celebrates spring blooms, or embrace vintage edge with this boyfriend-cut Levi’s 90s Trucker Jacket.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Rose Byrne stunned in a strapless black mermaid Dior gown that featured delicate embroidered floral appliqués with shimmering beadwork running diagonally across the bodice and down the skirt, which flowed into a train.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Pairing up Horse mounted patrol officers are trained to be able to ride any horse within their unit, but they’re paired with one in particular, until the animal retires.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The Ducks returned from Canada with four of six points in their back pocket, albeit with a four-point loss in their rearview mirror, and mounted up to take on yet another team from where the pines and maples grow on Monday.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Garlanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garlanded. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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