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Recent Examples of garnished
Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
And, a judgment can still create challenges for Social Security recipients, even if their benefits can't be directly garnished.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Diced strawberries are folded into the batter, then the cupcakes are topped with Swiss Meringue Buttercream flavored with strawberry jam and garnished with sliced strawberries.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
It’s then garnished with a viola flower.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Some borrowers may be unable to make the payments, increasing their risk of defaulting on loans and having wages garnished down the road.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Serve, garnished with the fennel fronds, if desired.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Brittany, 29, also shared a look at their evening on Instagram, posting a close-up of her drink — garnished with a purple flower — on a table covered in white petals.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The entire resort will be garnished with anniversary decor, like a 50-foot sculpture inspired by the Sleeping Beauty Castle.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Meanwhile, the everyday American who borrowed in good faith has been pursued, garnished and financially ruined when things go wrong, while the universities that pocketed the money walk away without consequence.
—Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
There’s also Unicorn Fuel ($10), a shooter made of rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine that comes garnished with a gummy peach ring.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
And, a judgment can still create challenges for Social Security recipients, even if their benefits can't be directly garnished.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Diced strawberries are folded into the batter, then the cupcakes are topped with Swiss Meringue Buttercream flavored with strawberry jam and garnished with sliced strawberries.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
It’s then garnished with a viola flower.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Some borrowers may be unable to make the payments, increasing their risk of defaulting on loans and having wages garnished down the road.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Serve, garnished with the fennel fronds, if desired.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Brittany, 29, also shared a look at their evening on Instagram, posting a close-up of her drink — garnished with a purple flower — on a table covered in white petals.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The entire resort will be garnished with anniversary decor, like a 50-foot sculpture inspired by the Sleeping Beauty Castle.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnished
Adjective
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Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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Air drying your un-trimmed hair might feel flat and weighed down, making some of the features in your face feel out of proportion.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Lester’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will open in the annex next door in summer 2026, but a full breakfast is served daily in the cozy on-site bar adorned with nautical paintings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Ronaldo is among the most famous, most decorated and wealthiest players ever to step on a soccer pitch.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 May 2026
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Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Amelia Island, Florida An unspoiled wisp of a barrier island, Amelia Island has miles of pristine beaches with sand dunes and unfettered access to the Atlantic Ocean, plus a forest of giant oaks draped in Spanish moss just for good measure.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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From the annals of cooking past, sauce jouvert, spunky with marjoram, red wine vinegar, both walnuts and hazelnuts, and breadcrumbs, is raised from the annals of recipe history to be draped over pretty much any kind of vegetable.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Clad in bright, slouchy-cool separates and statement accessories, Samira quickly makes a splash among her more blandly dressed neighbors.—
Clarissa Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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No two rooms are designed the same, but they are all decked out in earth tones, rich greens, and Harvard crimson.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Throw it on with denim shorts over a bikini, pair it with your favorite baggy white jeans, or dress it up with a flowy white maxi skirt and embellished sandals.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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The look also marked a shift for the singer, who typically gravitates toward embellished flares and bodysuits.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Trump has insisted Iran end its nuclear weapons program and surrender its enriched uranium.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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And according to a senior administration official who briefed reporters Friday, the two sides are inching closer to a deal that would require Iran to turn its enriched uranium over to the US.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Garnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnished. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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