Example Sentences

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A block later I hobbled past the Justice Department, its facade festooned with a giant banner of Trump’s face.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Jason Ardizzone West’s abstract set is a construction of curving ramps, accommodating much of the big chorus and festooned with night lights; a large disc hangs above a center platform, occasionally tilting and dipping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

One is festooned in SpongeBob memorabilia; another contains the rack on which a girl would arrange her outfits for the week.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The recruitment website is jazzy, awash with pictures of happy young workers, and festooned with upbeat mini-slogans such as "insane speed", "infinite curiosity" and "customer obsession".

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

She festooned our living room in green and yellow streamers, the colors of my new school.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green