garlanding

verb

present participle of garland
as in draping

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  1. draping
  2. stringing
  3. festooning
  4. mounting
  5. projecting
  6. dangling
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  • The spices mingle with the butter, draping over the tomato slices like savory sprinkles that crunch against their tender flesh.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 July 2026
  • Its cowl neckline and adjustable strap features feel considerate and flattering, draping me in a nice, summery shimmer that shines against a cute shoe (TK see below).
    — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of draping
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  • The duo’s latest work suggests that the apes can create new meaning by stringing sounds together in pairs — something akin to syntax, which was once thought to be a unique hallmark of human language.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
  • In early November, Edie Harmon, who has documented border wall activity in the Jacumba Wilderness since 2020, learned that Marines were stringing wire in an area called Skull Valley.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Definition of stringing
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  • Her floor-skimming train shone like a thousand tiny diamonds, with champagne and silver sequins festooning every inch.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
  • One of the strongest examples of this new trend is French designer Llewellyn Chupin’s Ritual of Adornment collection, which offered a strong contrast between the blocky furniture silhouettes and the delicate ornamentation festooning them.
    — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Definition of festooning
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  • The entire unit lifts up above pickup bed height, then lowers down for mounting.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • The fossil was discovered in 2021 on a ranch in South Dakota and named in honor of property owner Gary Licking, who died during the roughly five year excavation, restoration and mounting process.
    — Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of mounting
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  • On this occasion, the members refrained from engaging in violence and property damage, projecting an image of law-abiding, orderly activism.
    — Odette Yousef, NPR, 11 July 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter, meanwhile, is projecting a $45 million opening.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of projecting
Verb
  • Substitute Desire Doue provided the magic, tiptoeing past opponents in the penalty area and daring a dangling leg from Diego Gomez.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • At the fashion show, Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans, while James donned a white tank top, jeans, a leather belt and a dangling chain.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of dangling
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