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
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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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His contributions reflect a penchant for modernist furnishings and underscore his love for blending old and new.
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Ming Liu, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2025
Make your furniture pull double duty Echoing Downing’s sentiment, Higham says to think about the purpose of each piece of furniture in a small bedroom, and, more importantly, aim for multifunctional furnishings.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
In today’s crowded home furnishings marketplace, planning a living room or even picking out bedside lamps can feel like a choose-your-own-adventure tale—there are seemingly endless possibilities.
—Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
All the hand-hewn log cabins have been authentically restored, and each is uniquely decorated with artifacts and Western motif furnishings.
—Jennifer Broome, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
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Ming Liu, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2025
Make your furniture pull double duty Echoing Downing’s sentiment, Higham says to think about the purpose of each piece of furniture in a small bedroom, and, more importantly, aim for multifunctional furnishings.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
In today’s crowded home furnishings marketplace, planning a living room or even picking out bedside lamps can feel like a choose-your-own-adventure tale—there are seemingly endless possibilities.
—Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
All the hand-hewn log cabins have been authentically restored, and each is uniquely decorated with artifacts and Western motif furnishings.
—Jennifer Broome, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furnishing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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