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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
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Recent Examples of garnished
Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Spread on top with lemon-cream cheese frosting, and garnished with gumdrop rose petals and fresh mint leaves, this cake will look almost too pretty to eat.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
That includes up to 15 percent of their disposable wages garnished, federal tax refunds seized and even their Social Security benefits reduced.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
It’s then garnished with a viola flower.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 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
Crafted with smooth Jameson whiskey, this drink is elegantly garnished with a twist of orange peel, adding a zesty aroma that perfectly complements the rich flavors.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 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
Can Social Security back pay be garnished or frozen over unpaid debt?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Spread on top with lemon-cream cheese frosting, and garnished with gumdrop rose petals and fresh mint leaves, this cake will look almost too pretty to eat.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
That includes up to 15 percent of their disposable wages garnished, federal tax refunds seized and even their Social Security benefits reduced.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
It’s then garnished with a viola flower.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 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
Crafted with smooth Jameson whiskey, this drink is elegantly garnished with a twist of orange peel, adding a zesty aroma that perfectly complements the rich flavors.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 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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Her mother was standing just inside the door, fully dressed.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Geographically, rather than half-dressed, would of course be preferable.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
30 May 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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Iran's enriched uranium stockpile has been a major sticking point in negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war, with Trump insisting Iran give it up.—
Francois Murphy,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Demand projections for enriched uranium have also been revised upward in recent years.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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“Garnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnished. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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