garlanded

Example Sentences

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The Hangar, where all five candidates would speak, was garlanded with flags.

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2024

He was garlanded with praise from the prime minister down for what was seen as a brave act of statesmanship.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2024

Samnite bronze head, a rare Waldesian Evangelical community and an ancient annual pageant with pagan roots that venerates a circular cane garlanded in wild cyclamen flowers.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2024

An avid reader who garlanded me with books and magazines, my grandpa lived a frugal lifestyle.

From National Geographic • Nov. 10, 2023

In the dark inner chamber the God and Goddess were seated on their thrones, freshly anointed and garlanded with flowers.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya