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a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
a garland of medieval folk songs
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Recent Examples of garlands
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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
Noun
All the garlands and floral decorations have been individually restored for the first time in decades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garlands
Noun
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Launching globally on June 4, the official channel will engage audiences of all ages with full episodes, a livestream, clips and compilations from the iconic show, featuring Fred Rogers’ timeless messages of kindness, curiosity and community.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Fans of Jackson didn't turn solely to streaming platforms to listen to his albums, compilations and singles, though the past several periods have been among his biggest on those websites.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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Made from a lightweight, stretchy jersey material, this top naturally drapes gorgeously across the body.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Some of her recipes include lentil granola, bean-ana bread and a mung bean scallion pancake.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Part of what fascinates and frustrates as regards Ginsberg is that for all of those thick anthologies, propriety forces me to concede that many of the poems simply aren’t that good.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The journalist and host of BBC Radio 2’s lunchtime slot picks books ranging from murder mysteries to poetry anthologies.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
15 May 2026
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