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Recent Examples of garnished
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Last fall, Slice Soda dropped their twist on the iconic Shirley Temple—a non-alcoholic beverage traditionally made with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, a splash of grenadine, and garnished with a maraschino cherry.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
It’s served alongside a slab of cold sweet potato and garnished with hefty kernels of the dent corn called choclo.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Pad Thai typically features thin, flat rice noodles that are stir-fried with protein, like chicken, shrimp or tofu, eggs, bean sprouts, green onions and peanuts all tossed in a sweet and savory sauce and garnished with cilantro and lime.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Borrowers in default must be given at least 30 days' notice before their wages can be garnished.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Meantime, borrowers will face hefty collection fees, garnished wages and maybe, seized Social Security payments and tax refunds, which would most hurt very low-income households.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Cans of fizzy yerba maté come from the indie Hong Kong soda company Mezzanine Makers, and boozy beverages are impishly garnished with cocktail umbrellas.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
For martini lovers, there’s the choice between the $24 Dirtier Martini, made with Tito’s vodka and the bar’s signature dirty mix, garnished with olives and capers, or $35 Ben’s Martini, with Monkey 47 gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth and lemon oil, served with a side of chips.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
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Both cocktails arrive garnished with playful gummy lips and are available for just $6.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Last fall, Slice Soda dropped their twist on the iconic Shirley Temple—a non-alcoholic beverage traditionally made with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, a splash of grenadine, and garnished with a maraschino cherry.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
It’s served alongside a slab of cold sweet potato and garnished with hefty kernels of the dent corn called choclo.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Pad Thai typically features thin, flat rice noodles that are stir-fried with protein, like chicken, shrimp or tofu, eggs, bean sprouts, green onions and peanuts all tossed in a sweet and savory sauce and garnished with cilantro and lime.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Borrowers in default must be given at least 30 days' notice before their wages can be garnished.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Meantime, borrowers will face hefty collection fees, garnished wages and maybe, seized Social Security payments and tax refunds, which would most hurt very low-income households.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Cans of fizzy yerba maté come from the indie Hong Kong soda company Mezzanine Makers, and boozy beverages are impishly garnished with cocktail umbrellas.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
For martini lovers, there’s the choice between the $24 Dirtier Martini, made with Tito’s vodka and the bar’s signature dirty mix, garnished with olives and capers, or $35 Ben’s Martini, with Monkey 47 gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth and lemon oil, served with a side of chips.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnished
Adjective
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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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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The facade is adorned with the brand’s signature cannage pattern, while inside there is Versailles parquet flooring similar to the Dior flagship at 30 Montaigne, the house’s historic address.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Large American flags were draped along the side of the main stage where The Beard & The Bird entertained guests with a blend of jazz, blues, and country music.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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His vehicle and post car from Precinct 6-Towson have been draped in bunting in front of the Baltimore County Public Safety Building in Towson.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The comfortable four-way stretch fabric makes these feel like your favorite pair of yoga pants, while looking elegant and dressed to the nines.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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The events for the most part are casual, though Nimrod says some do come dressed to impress depending on the occasion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This remake of the 1984 slasher of the same name joins the thoroughly decked halls of Christmas horror movies.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2025
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People are going all-out, putting an extra festive spin on their decked halls with trees big and small all around their homes.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Photos of the Paradise star, 36, who is on hand to celebrate the show’s Best Drama Series nomination, showed her bump in a champagne dress complete with an embellished turtleneck top and a skirt that draped at the waistline.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Classic Black Cropped, wide-leg trousers in simple black are the perfect cut to sport with a long, leather jacket and show off a pair of pumps—slingback, mules, or even an embellished style.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The test focuses on Lightbridge Fuel, a proprietary design that utilizes an enriched uranium-zirconium metallic alloy.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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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
Cite this Entry
“Garnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnished. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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