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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
a chef who never served any dish without first garnishing it
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Recent Examples of garnished
New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
Federal law also caps the amount that can be garnished from your disposable earnings, and many states impose even stricter limits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Honorable mentions New to the regular concession offerings, the Baja-style fruit cups are a light and refreshing snack containing slices of watermelon, mango, jicama and cucumber and they are garnished with chamoy, lime juice and Tajin.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Even better, this dish can be made in a slow cooker, then garnished with bacon and green onions.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Strawberry beige Like a glass of Veuve Clicquot garnished with berries, this strawberry-beige color straddles the line between upscale polish and whimsy.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Americans in default can have up to 15% of their disposable pay garnished by the government.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
The creamy libation, served in a martini glass and garnished with three espresso beans, caught the attention of the staff working the party, who decided to try it thereafter.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Serve garnished with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
It's garnished with a carbon front wheel and bright blue brake calipers from the monstrous BMW M 1000 RR superbike, as well as several high-strength carbon-fiber bits across the body that help bring the weight down.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
Federal law also caps the amount that can be garnished from your disposable earnings, and many states impose even stricter limits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Honorable mentions New to the regular concession offerings, the Baja-style fruit cups are a light and refreshing snack containing slices of watermelon, mango, jicama and cucumber and they are garnished with chamoy, lime juice and Tajin.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Even better, this dish can be made in a slow cooker, then garnished with bacon and green onions.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Strawberry beige Like a glass of Veuve Clicquot garnished with berries, this strawberry-beige color straddles the line between upscale polish and whimsy.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Americans in default can have up to 15% of their disposable pay garnished by the government.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
The creamy libation, served in a martini glass and garnished with three espresso beans, caught the attention of the staff working the party, who decided to try it thereafter.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Serve garnished with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnished
Adjective
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White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The website’s background is now adorned with a grid of T’s.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Constructed out of poplar timber, the openings are festooned with gingerbread details handpainted and adorned by Wally Whitehurst.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On the other side of the living area was my and my husband’s room, with a king bed draped in netting, an en-suite bathroom with two stone sinks, live-edge wood counters, and a rain shower with a large window to outside, and a larger terrace with a hammock.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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During spring, the small town is draped in daffodils and temperatures are mild.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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You’d be forgiven for assuming another lookalike came dressed for the competition.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
9 Mar. 2026
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Making sure everyone is ready to jump into an egg hunt or get dressed to the nines to experience church service is a lot of work.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Brutalism resonates in the concrete displays and furniture of the ground floor, all decked in chalky off-white, including a monolithic centerpiece brick structure, while romance echoes in the upper floor — its amphitheater-like layout covered in maroon carpeting.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, the house has been known primarily for turning out dress watches, many of which—on the higher end—come decked in diamonds and precious gems in keeping with its reputation as a top-tier jeweler.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cue the embellished velvet cuissardes and retro little pumps that are no stranger to women of the ‘80s who loved a power dressing moment.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gwyneth Paltrow dazzled in a sleeveless black Givenchy gown featuring a sheer bodice with a plunging V-neckline and lace overlay along with an embellished tea-length tulle skirt.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Al-Busaidi suggested that Iran has agreed to downgrade the enriched uranium.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
27 Feb. 2026
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When enriched uranium undergoes nuclear fission, efficiencies are much higher.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Garnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnished. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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