as in compilations
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
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Plus, the twirls on the cup are also inspired by the garlands and velvet ribbons that the coffee shops hang up for the holidays.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Aster weaves an inescapable nightmare out of sunshine, blindingly white fabrics, and garlands of flowers.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
This special event is a three‑day homage to Día de los Muertos with marigold garlands, papel picado, an altar centerpiece, DJs and agave tastings.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Standing tall at 7 feet, the pre-lit tree features plush branches with plenty of room for ornaments, garlands, and ribbons.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Christmas in Hogsmeade Village will bring holiday performances by the Frog Choir and seasonal food at Three Broomsticks along with magical garlands, wreaths and lights.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature twinkling lights, magical garlands and cheerful wreaths, plus traditional holiday a cappella performances from The Frog Choir.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Dust off your fake cobwebs and sparkly garlands, but don’t forget to level up your Halloween Squishmallows collection, too.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
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Our favorite faux garlands are currently 25% off, and both live and fake winter wreaths are up to 40% discounted over at Serena & Lily.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for garlands
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But making TikTok compilations and photo edits directly comparing their bodies before and after filming, and using the situation to chase views and likes online, is insensitive and harmful.—
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Maruyama, based in Rio de Janeiro, works mostly in analogue film, but his works range from performance to installation and text to found sound compilations.—
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The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.—
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The pullover drapes beautifully, with a split hem that falls loosely over your hips and bum—or can be half-tucked if that’s more your vibe.—
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DeWoskin's poems, essays, and articles have appeared in journals and anthologies including The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, The Baffler, Ploughshares, and New Voices from the Academy of American Poets.—
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The film follows filmmaker, cinematographer and VFX artist Martinez’s directorial work on anthologies V/H/S, V/H/S/Beyond and Southbound.—
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“Garlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garlands. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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