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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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Records show Kilpatrick agreed that any pension benefits and other forms of income would be garnished.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
They're typically garnished to match their filling, with herbs, a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, bacon, or pickled vegetables for an eye-catching touch and pop of color.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The report said workers in retail, manufacturing, grocery stores, gas stations and food service were more likely to have their wages garnished.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Clear Intentions at Jagger Suite is made with Patrón Cristalino tequila and citrus-forward yuzu foam, garnished with a vanilla bean and crisp lemon tuile.
—Caroline Eubanks, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Green onions for garnish because my mom would never let a dish touch the table if it wasn’t garnished.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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
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
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Both buckets were garnished with an untouchable rainbow arc.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Records show Kilpatrick agreed that any pension benefits and other forms of income would be garnished.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
They're typically garnished to match their filling, with herbs, a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, bacon, or pickled vegetables for an eye-catching touch and pop of color.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The report said workers in retail, manufacturing, grocery stores, gas stations and food service were more likely to have their wages garnished.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Clear Intentions at Jagger Suite is made with Patrón Cristalino tequila and citrus-forward yuzu foam, garnished with a vanilla bean and crisp lemon tuile.
—Caroline Eubanks, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Green onions for garnish because my mom would never let a dish touch the table if it wasn’t garnished.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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
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
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
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, pants adorned with metallic accents, fringe jackets, and handbags reinforce the trend’s strong cowgirl foundation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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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Black bunting is now draped over the Walnuttown Fire and Rescue station's garage doors, fire trucks and both men's lockers as the department mourns the losses of Buck and 56-year-old Assistant Chief Robert Shick.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a black sequined dress, a top hat, and a pink boa-type shawl, Drescher was very much dressed for the occasion.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Daily Mail reported on March 31 that Bryon Noem paid adult entertainers and cross-dressed while role-playing.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 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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And even when the original clips of viral moments are authentic, they’re increasingly used as a launching point for embellished narratives and AI content – to capture an invested audience.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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This evening, Zendaya attended the Rome premiere of The Drama in a black Armani Privé gown, featuring an embellished and very low scoop neck and structural waist.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Trump continues to threaten a limited land war, talking openly about possibly taking Kharg Island and/or disposing of the enriched uranium.—
Daniel Kurtzer,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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For example, Davenport says comments that Witkoff made in the aftermath of February 26 negotiations with Iran indicated some confusion between nuclear reactors, which use enriched uranium for power, and the centrifuge facilities where the enrichment process takes place.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Garnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnished. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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