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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
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
His wages were previously garnished in 2010 in the aftermath of an allegedly unfulfilled deal with a lumber company, according to court records.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Every restaurant with a ‘casual’ descriptor needs a comforting pasta specialty, making way for the al dente mezze rigatoni in a calabrian chili vodka sauce garnished with small basil leaves.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Serve garnished with fruit and pecans.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Puréeing the corn makes for a creamier chowder in this starter or light main that’s garnished with crispy bacon and basil.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Each glass gets garnished with a bundle of grapes and a lime wheel.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Served on white bread and garnished with grated parmesan and lemon, the dish boasts two pieces of catfish that have been deep-fried and hand-baked in seasoned cornmeal.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
The finished product resembles a cross between a savory pancake and a pizza, and is garnished with a drizzle of mayonnaise, a brush of sweet sauce, and a dusting of powdered seaweed.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
It’s garnished with two spicy pimento cheese and tomato sliders on brioche rolls and the restaurant’s pig candy, plus a stick of celery and wedge fries on the side.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
His wages were previously garnished in 2010 in the aftermath of an allegedly unfulfilled deal with a lumber company, according to court records.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Every restaurant with a ‘casual’ descriptor needs a comforting pasta specialty, making way for the al dente mezze rigatoni in a calabrian chili vodka sauce garnished with small basil leaves.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Serve garnished with fruit and pecans.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Puréeing the corn makes for a creamier chowder in this starter or light main that’s garnished with crispy bacon and basil.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Each glass gets garnished with a bundle of grapes and a lime wheel.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Served on white bread and garnished with grated parmesan and lemon, the dish boasts two pieces of catfish that have been deep-fried and hand-baked in seasoned cornmeal.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
The finished product resembles a cross between a savory pancake and a pizza, and is garnished with a drizzle of mayonnaise, a brush of sweet sauce, and a dusting of powdered seaweed.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnished
Verb
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My room was in one of the hotel’s newer wings, where old Dutch masterpieces from the Schörghuber family’s private collection adorned the halls.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The egg itself sits on a rock-crystal base, which is shaped like a block of melting ice and adorned with even more diamonds and platinum.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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It’s located on the first floor, near Sebastian’s Bistro, a cafe with an executive sous chef that is also open to the public and decorated with dangling flying ibises, the bird that inspired UM’s mascot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shot in striking black and white, the campaign features models such as Alexi Consani and Irina Shayk dancing, posing with friends, and stepping into an electrifying club scene, all dressed head-to-toe in the season’s glamorous looks.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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The two seemingly dressed as their characters from the 2006 cult classic while sitting front row at the Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2026 collection show.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daniels sent a beauty up the seams to second-year receiver Luke McCaffrey, who dove for the 50-yard catch with cornerback Donte Jackson draped around his neck.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Alternatively, plan your visit during the evening hours to check out Lyndhurst After Dark, when the mansion is draped in candlelight.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The dance began with Irwin crouched atop a Jeep suped up for safari, with the junior conservationist correspondingly decked in the head-to-toe khaki uniform made famous by his dad.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, Rousseau gets knocked down on the edge, creating more space, Bernard gets decked to the ground by a block and Bishop changes his direction to help outside the numbers, despite having both Milano and Christian Benford in support out there.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Sequin Skirt Incorporate everyday preciousness into your rotation with an embellished midi and deep V-neck sweater.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Venturini Fendi’s last collection was shown in Milan last week for spring 2026, a colorful, crafty and fun ready-to-wear lineup and new highly embellished versions of some of the most successful accessories for the brand, including the Baguette and the Peekaboo.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Digital experiences aim to blur the lines between the physical and the virtual world, thereby providing a seamless and enriched end-user experience.—
Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In May, the company unveiled an enriched cost-savings plan that could see 20 percent of its workforce eliminated by 2027.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Garnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnished. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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