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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Plop one down on your forested land—just add a foundation and some midcentury-modern furnishings—and create a hip getaway that builds a passive income.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024
Perhaps more surprisingly, the furnishings inside each cottage are hand-picked by none other than San Ysidro’s owner—Ty Warner, the creator of Beanie Babies—who chooses antiques and collectibles from his private collection.
—Laura Parker, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Still, before that vista can rightly command your attention, your eyes will first flitter among the many wonders inside—from the handsome vignettes of vintage and bespoke furnishings that fill every corner of the home to the eclectic artworks that cover the walls in dense, salon-style arrangements.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
The excavation found objects relating to the furnishing and renovation of the house.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
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Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024
Perhaps more surprisingly, the furnishings inside each cottage are hand-picked by none other than San Ysidro’s owner—Ty Warner, the creator of Beanie Babies—who chooses antiques and collectibles from his private collection.
—Laura Parker, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Still, before that vista can rightly command your attention, your eyes will first flitter among the many wonders inside—from the handsome vignettes of vintage and bespoke furnishings that fill every corner of the home to the eclectic artworks that cover the walls in dense, salon-style arrangements.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
The excavation found objects relating to the furnishing and renovation of the house.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furnishing. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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