How to Use furnishing in a Sentence

furnishing

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  • That’s the goal of the entire room and the furnishings in it.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
  • All around were, to my eyes, the furnishings of a palace.
    — Cynthia Ozick, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023
  • There's a story in the furnishings, the books, the pieces of art, and the artifacts in the room.
    — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2023
  • All the trends in home furnishings and decor can be found within the Amazon pages.
    — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The furnishings were the same: bed, toilet and yoga mat.
    — Jason Pohl, ProPublica, 5 Nov. 2019
  • The store itself, with white walls and simple furnishing, looks as much like a gallery as a shop.
    — Alexander Freeling, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Sworn to do her bidding, Martin sets about the furnishing of his mind.
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2020
  • Clothing sales fell by 51% and those of home furnishings by 27%.
    — The Economist, 20 Apr. 2020
  • To complement the turquoise-blue ocean, there will be pastel blue furnishings and decor, and pale pink tones in the stonework.
    — Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Rigg used some of the background details of that scene — a vase, the peach and coral color palette of the room and furnishings — in the show’s set design.
    — Maya Phillips, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2023
  • His will said his wife should keep their home near the Spanish Steps in Rome and its lavish furnishings.
    — Elizabeth A. Harris, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2019
  • In true Ford fashion, Leanne instantly gave the home a breath of life with white paint and white furnishings.
    — Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, 1 Nov. 2019
  • About 50 rooms worth of furnishings can be found on display and purchased from the lobby.
    — Randy Tucker, Cincinnati.com, 30 Jan. 2020
  • The bathroom is poised to become one of your home’s smarter rooms thanks to a raft of new fixtures, furnishings and, yes, toilets.
    — John McCormick, WSJ, 16 Jan. 2020
  • If furnishings or wall decor are visible through the lenses, these glasses aren’t safe to view the sun.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The 117 rooms and suites are prim and proper, with stately furnishings and rich textiles; some have views over the tiled roofs of the city’s historic center.
    — Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
  • Each of the rooms and common spaces pays homage to the city's past with vintage furnishings and artifacts. 6.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
  • Many of the furnishings and and pottery dishes were chosen by Grant and Johnson during a trip to South Africa.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2024
  • But the common threads will be beauty and home furnishings, along with grab-and-go food and convenience items.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2020
  • Deck your halls with new home furnishings from Wayfair.
    — Chelsea Stone, CNN Underscored, 6 Dec. 2019
  • Also, playing with fabrics used on your furnishings is a sure way to add warmth.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • But in a sea of new furnishings and materials, what patio trends are here to stay—and which ones are already dead on the vine?
    — Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024
  • And the simplicity of the furnishings is a gentle question.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Not only can feet become the target of a bored or anxious dog, so can your furnishings.
    — Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2024
  • Each of its rooms is decked out with plush furnishings in a soothing natural palette, making the panoramic views the star of the show.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2024
  • Many of us tend to focus instead on paints and palettes, textiles and fixtures, and furnishings large and small.
    — Ellen Morrissey, ELLE Decor, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Over the last year, the Swedish home furnishings retailer has opened 15 pick-up locations and two plan and order points.
    — Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2023
  • There are also luxe furnishings throughout from the likes of Minotti, Roche Bobois, and Poliform.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Decorated with neutral tones and furnishings from local brand Noho Home, the space feels like a private island retreat rather than a typical airport lounge.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Though many of the house’s standout furnishings remain onscreen—including the elevated fireplace and red sofa in the living room—the production team spruced up its interiors.
    — Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024

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