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Recent Examples of garnished
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The Golden Record The official cocktail of the 2026 Grammy Awards is The Golden Record, a tequila- and Prosecco-based cocktail infused with pear and garnished with grapes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Millions of student loan borrowers in default risked seeing their wages garnished and tax refunds seized as debt collection involving tax refunds and wages resumed.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Millions of student loan borrowers in default risked seeing their wages garnished and tax refunds seized as debt collection involving tax refunds and wages resumed.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
It's topped with a golden, seasoned saltine topping and garnished with a drizzle more barbecue sauce and scallion tops for a pop of color.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
For some Texans, that stress escalates after a vehicle is repossessed — followed by intimidating notices warning that wages could be garnished to collect the remaining balance.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Restitution orders attach as liens, wages can be garnished, assets can be seized, and people can be forced into constant reporting and scrutiny.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This recipe takes inspiration from Cantonese-style steamed fish (which is often prepared whole) and is garnished with ginger and scallions.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Every cocktail is garnished with edible flowers from the farm.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The Golden Record The official cocktail of the 2026 Grammy Awards is The Golden Record, a tequila- and Prosecco-based cocktail infused with pear and garnished with grapes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Millions of student loan borrowers in default risked seeing their wages garnished and tax refunds seized as debt collection involving tax refunds and wages resumed.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Millions of student loan borrowers in default risked seeing their wages garnished and tax refunds seized as debt collection involving tax refunds and wages resumed.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
It's topped with a golden, seasoned saltine topping and garnished with a drizzle more barbecue sauce and scallion tops for a pop of color.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
For some Texans, that stress escalates after a vehicle is repossessed — followed by intimidating notices warning that wages could be garnished to collect the remaining balance.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Restitution orders attach as liens, wages can be garnished, assets can be seized, and people can be forced into constant reporting and scrutiny.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This recipe takes inspiration from Cantonese-style steamed fish (which is often prepared whole) and is garnished with ginger and scallions.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 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
Verb
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Both hold long bamboo sticks adorned with orange flags.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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According to an Instagram post by the popular bagel shop, a hot sea salt sesame bagel is getting adorned by oyster mushrooms, pumpkin bushi, black pepper, a savory rose fudge, nasturtium and bergamot.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
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In the photos that newspapers printed after his murder, he is often hunched over, a long shawl draped across his broad shoulders, looking far into the distance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The service moved between prayer and music, including a traditional Ave Maria, before concluding with rites that saw mourners approach the coffin, which was draped in white lace, to pay their final respects.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Girl inside, who probably isn’t dressed, doesn’t answer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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But even more telling, though, are the teams that consistently show up well-dressed, leaving the Miami Heat sitting firmly at the top of that list.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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There is a famous image of a bireme, from a relief found at the Assyrian palace at Nineveh (in modern Iraq, near Mosul), that clearly illustrates the use of a decked warship with two levels of oars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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Blanco omitted a shirt under his black suit but wore a dazzling silver necklace and coordinating embellished loafers.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the most influential work in this field comes from enriched environment studies in animals.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to one review, post-meal blood sugar levels are lower after eating whole wheat and other whole grain breads compared to white or enriched breads.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Garnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnished. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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