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plural of garland

as in compilations

a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music a garland of medieval folk songs

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present tense third-person singular of garland

as in strings

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Diners are greeted by marigold garlands, murals reminiscent of South Asian truck art, and a playlist that’s a rotation of '80s Bollywood hits. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 Political career Vijay is among a handful of southern Indian film stars held in almost religious reverence by their fans; like Rajinikanth’s films, a Vijay film is heralded by puja ceremonies, special screenings, and festivities that include drumbeats and garlands. —

Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026 While decorative garlands and fresh flowers are a great way to spruce up your space, a seasonal wreath full of vibrant florals can transform your doorway and entryway (or mantel and fireplace). —

Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026 Paper garlands of foldable lanterns and honeycomb fruit from 1950s Japan and Denmark dangle over a British Art Deco carpet in a cool green that both Emily and Aaron adore. —

Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026 By the nail holes above and beside the worshiping altar, the household hung garlands. —

Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026 Christmas garlands, high heels, and even craft supplies have all found a home in the spacious cavity. —

Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026 Cloud bands and satellites Binoculars show Jupiter as a tiny disk, while a medium-size telescope reveals numerous dark belts, light zones and a wealth of festoons, garlands, ovals and other features extending here and there. —

Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026 The upper deck is piled high with some that are strung together like popcorn garlands drying in the sun. —

Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026

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In the seven years following the release of 2019’s Madame X, Madonna has shared two remix compilations—Finally Enough Love and the Ray of Light-era collection Veronica Electronica—and collaborated with Beyoncé, Fireboy DML, and Sam Smith.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
In the early 2010s, Wijk and Crispin took to YouTube, where post-festival EDM compilations were beginning to take off thanks to the pyrotechnic montages being shared by events like Tomorrowland.

— Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026