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garlanded

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verb

past tense of garland

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for garlanded
Verb
  • The floor-length gown had two cutouts, one on both sides of her waist, and a long, thin scarf in the same shade of pink draped over Kravitz's collarbone.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Vivienne worked her first drag gig at a bar in Liverpool called Pink, where she was given her iconic stage name by drag performer Tammy Pax after giving a performance draped in Vivienne Westwood designs.
    Quispe López, Them, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Key to that was a fringed sash that tied cummerbund-style at the waist, that Leto made sure photographers didn’t miss with his open coat.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The dress featured a number of elements designed to draw the eye, including a fringed neckline and bell sleeves.
    Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This time of year, they are decorated with ornamental globes, while the surrounding fences of vertical wooden slats are festooned with white Christmas lights.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In Northeast Ohio, the Griswold House in Wadsworth is festooned with 25,000 twinkle lights, just like the film.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Brown, meanwhile, turned heads in an Annie's Ibiza metallic embroidered gown featuring a corset bodice and dramatic mermaid train.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.
    Bridget Foley, Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022
Verb
  • When prototypers tested a replica of Helen Keller’s silver scroll holder—a gift from India—it was initially mounted flat.
    M. Leona Godin, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
  • This was accompanied by witness cameras on ladder pods that were mounted farther back.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Taylor Swift Wore Talon Nails to the Golden Globes —And Fans Are Speculating on the Reason Why After adding a top coat down the center of the nail, without curing it, Wong applied multiple crystals to give Swift's nails a bejeweled look.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
  • If coquette ribbons aren’t your speed, consider a bejeweled headband instead.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Standouts include a red ruffle mini dress, a silver sequined frock, and silk headscarves.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Conceived with a day-to-night approach, the collection was elevated with asymmetric drapery, fringes and sequined appliqués, all enhanced by an earthy color palette with pink and purple touches.
    WWD, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Garlanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garlanded. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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