garland

Example Sentences

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Unlike the soft, pliable versions of the Christ child in his early Madonnas, this is a monumental, muscular putto, using his strength to hold that garland aloft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“If you had a tree or some garland with 1,000 lights, it might have 800. Things will just get watered down, and so you will be paying the same, if not more, for less.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

The image featured a smiling couple in formal attire under a clip art–style garland holding various baby-themed items, along with an email and phone number where I could reach them.

From Slate • Jul. 16, 2025

Once there I’d walk approximations of streets that could be part of a small town or double for Brooklyn, all decked out in evergreen garland, sparkling lights, giant candy canes and other holiday ornaments.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023

A garland of yellow and orange marigolds was placed around my neck, and I sat down across from my bridegroom.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan