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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While his mom informed his penchant for bright colors and calico quilt patterns, her own set the standard for layering French, English, and Italian furnishings.
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
The semi-annual show, which brings together upholstery and leather companies with furnishings manufacturers and interior designers, gives buyers a first look at the trends that will shape home design in the coming seasons.
—Jennifer Bringle, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
On the earnings front, chip giant Broadcom, home furnishings company RH and retailer Costco Wholesale are due to post results after the close.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
The living room is big enough for a couch, coffee table, and other furnishings and the bedroom has room for a full-sized bed, nightstands, and a dresser.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
The semi-annual show, which brings together upholstery and leather companies with furnishings manufacturers and interior designers, gives buyers a first look at the trends that will shape home design in the coming seasons.
—Jennifer Bringle, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
On the earnings front, chip giant Broadcom, home furnishings company RH and retailer Costco Wholesale are due to post results after the close.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
The living room is big enough for a couch, coffee table, and other furnishings and the bedroom has room for a full-sized bed, nightstands, and a dresser.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furnishing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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