as in compilation
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 garland
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Generally speaking, even magnolia garlands don’t fly here (too much brown for Farish).
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
Networks pay out big salaries to be able to have the most familiar faces, the most famous names and the most compelling characters sit awkwardly around a low-slung table, garlanding the coverage.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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Noun
For an inexpensive craft, craft colorful paper ring chains, gold paper star garlands, and coffee filter snowflakes to hang on mantels, banisters, and around thresholds.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Generally speaking, even magnolia garlands don’t fly here (too much brown for Farish).
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
In June there are midsommar festivals garlanded with wild flowers—mercifully unlike Midsommar, save for the maypoles that stand tall in nearly every village.
—Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
Networks pay out big salaries to be able to have the most familiar faces, the most famous names and the most compelling characters sit awkwardly around a low-slung table, garlanding the coverage.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garland
Noun
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The new compilation also gives the band its twelfth placement on both the Top Rock Albums and Top Rock & Alternative Albums lists.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lost Frog celebrated its 33rd anniversary last month with a compilation, Complex Numbers, centered around dariacore-hyperflip artists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Another is draped in what appears to be a long, black, crushed-vinyl overcoat.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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Norma Kamali Maria draped gown $375 NET-A-PORTER Made from a luxurious satin fabric that hugs the body with a flattering fit, this dress is a beautiful option for any bridal party.—
Caroline Griswold,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac sunrise/sunset calculator, North Carolina residents are currently enjoying nearly 12 hours of sunlight per day with sunsets around 7:30 p.m. When the sun sets at 8 p.m., the state will see more than 13 hours of sunlight per day, according to the almanac.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Hoosiers might want to keep in mind the almanacs' long-range predictions are sometimes little better than a coin flip.—
John Tufts,
The Indianapolis Star,
10 Oct. 2024
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The good news for the Suns is that Durant is still here and destroying teams, and Phoenix is finally stringing wins together, including notable ones against winning teams like the Cavaliers and Bucks. Josh Giddey and the Bulls are on an improbable roll.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Theirs sits on the ground, just bare bulbs screwed into the ends of copper piping strung with wires, powering through a wondrous cycle of dimming and illumination, conjuring electricity’s arrival to the Marble Palace long ago.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Since then, no anthology series have cracked the nomination lineup.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The anthology series features stand-alone episodes that follow characters in a dystopian future.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Close on either side were eerie woods flooded with shallow swamp water, the trees’ shaggy trunks festooned with air plants and the occasional ghost orchid.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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But the town’s patrons had festooned it with candles, rugs, heat lamps, and a bar.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As boss Richie Stevenson looks to pin blame, patriarch Conrad Harrigan gathers his clan with a plan.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Forest won more duels and second balls and were able to pin Villa back, sustaining attacks and possessions upfield.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rumors Explained Kim Kardashian hasn't confirmed the identity of a new boyfriend, but clues are mounting.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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These typically mount on the handlebars and have a high power level, which may consume batteries quickly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Garland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garland. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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