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adjective

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as in wreathed

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verb

past tense of garland
as in draped

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garlanded
  1. draped
  2. fringed
  3. festooned
  4. embroidered
  5. mounted
  6. embossed
  7. bejeweled
  8. sequined
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
Definition of draped
Adjective
  • Kaia Gerber and Erykah Badu incorporated boho elements into their wardrobes, pairing graphic tees with a ruffled skirt and fringed jacket, respectively.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The sleeveless gown included a high slit accented by fringed ties along the side.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • Acolytes festooned in colorful uniforms marched in the streets, sharing festive music on brass instruments to bring in the holidays.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of festooned
Adjective
  • 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
  • The interior also sports signature quilting, along with embroidered Speed badging on the headrests and a Speed plaque in the treadplate.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2021
Definition of embroidered
Verb
  • This was accompanied by witness cameras on ladder pods that were mounted farther back.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of mounted
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
Definition of embossed
Adjective
  • If coquette ribbons aren’t your speed, consider a bejeweled headband instead.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
  • When Kate Spade’s best stuff, from classic totes to bejeweled cardigans, are up to 50% off, what more must be said?
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of bejeweled
Adjective
  • For the Golden Globes tweaks were made to the sequined dress.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This sequined halter from Halogen at Nordstrom is elegant, flirty and a fun way to dress up jeans.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of sequined
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