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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
Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Adults can indulge in a selection of signature Day of the Dead cocktails made and garnished with the iconic Mexican marigold flower, cempasúchil, which is referred to in Mexican culture as ‘the flower of dead’.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 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
The changing menu can feature noodles floating in a creamy peanut broth, garnished with cilantro and cucumber, all flecked with chili crisp.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
However, your wages may still be garnished and won't count toward your payment progress during rehabilitation.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
The mixture is then ladled over rice noodles and garnished with scallions.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Adults can indulge in a selection of signature Day of the Dead cocktails made and garnished with the iconic Mexican marigold flower, cempasúchil, which is referred to in Mexican culture as ‘the flower of dead’.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 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
The changing menu can feature noodles floating in a creamy peanut broth, garnished with cilantro and cucumber, all flecked with chili crisp.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
However, your wages may still be garnished and won't count toward your payment progress during rehabilitation.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
The mixture is then ladled over rice noodles and garnished with scallions.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnished
Verb
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Their image adorned mosaics, sculptures, and shields.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The high-ceiling room is adorned with artworks, with three massive leafy baskets hanging in the center.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In another photo, Jenner blows out the candles on her birthday cake, which is covered in raspberries and decorated with daisies.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The homes are fully furnished, decorated, and landscaped, and feature the latest in building trends, technology, and interior design.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, a bathroom that’s unapologetically indulgent—dressed with a deep soaking tub, rainfall shower, and vanity mirrors that shimmer like stage lights.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Making best dressed — or worst dressed lists — is something both actresses and stylists can translate into cash.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Usain Bolt, Veronica Campbell Brown, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce have all been draped in the saltire as individual Olympic champions, in addition to two men’s and two women’s titles in the 4x100m relays.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keleigh, 32, wore a dreamy light pink Monique Lhuillier gown with a low-plunging back that draped to the floor and pooled around her feet.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From the outside, this residence appears to be a fully decked out castle right off the famous Las Vegas, Nevada strip.—
TJ Macias,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The look actually consists of two pieces–an embellished bustier and skirt, featuring another sweetheart neckline and accessorized with a birdcage veil in front and a cathedral length veil in the back.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
1 Sep. 2025
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Gerber opted for a romantic Givenchy dress with a lace top and sheer embellished skirt, while Pullman dressed up in a bow tie and tuxedo.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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One such idea that has received attention in both official and think-tank circles is establishing a multilateral fuel cycle consortium that could produce enriched uranium to help meet the region’s civil nuclear needs.—
Robert J. Einhorn,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Garnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnished. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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