furnishing
noun
fur·nish·ing
ˈfər-ni-shiŋ 
1
: an article or accessory of dress
—usually used in plural
2
: an object that tends to increase comfort or utility
Examples of furnishing in a Sentence
we moved the furnishings out of the room so we could sand down and refinish the wood floor
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Countable assets include investments, bank accounts, and other things that could be easily converted to cash, but not a primary home, vehicle, or household furnishings.
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Tony Leys, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
Throughout the residence, Parker and Ha have used their expertise to incorporate vintage furnishings and other pieces, which are also available for sale, The New York Times wrote.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Some economists say the president’s import fees, especially on Chinese shipments, may already be reigniting inflation for products such as household furnishings, apparel and electronics.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The rooms' design seemed to draw inspiration from the island itself, and many of the furnishings feature the use of wood, shells, and even palm trees.
—Jason Chau, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
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Tony Leys, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
Throughout the residence, Parker and Ha have used their expertise to incorporate vintage furnishings and other pieces, which are also available for sale, The New York Times wrote.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Some economists say the president’s import fees, especially on Chinese shipments, may already be reigniting inflation for products such as household furnishings, apparel and electronics.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The rooms' design seemed to draw inspiration from the island itself, and many of the furnishings feature the use of wood, shells, and even palm trees.
—Jason Chau, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furnishing
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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furnishing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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