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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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Strawberry beige Like a glass of Veuve Clicquot garnished with berries, this strawberry-beige color straddles the line between upscale polish and whimsy.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Americans in default can have up to 15% of their disposable pay garnished by the government.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
The creamy libation, served in a martini glass and garnished with three espresso beans, caught the attention of the staff working the party, who decided to try it thereafter.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Serve garnished with the cilantro and pass the avocado, cheese and corn chips alongside.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
As part of the latest agreement, Kilpatrick agreed that any pension benefits and other forms of income would be garnished, records show.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Even better, this dish can be made in a slow cooker, then garnished with bacon and green onions.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Strawberry beige Like a glass of Veuve Clicquot garnished with berries, this strawberry-beige color straddles the line between upscale polish and whimsy.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Americans in default can have up to 15% of their disposable pay garnished by the government.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
The creamy libation, served in a martini glass and garnished with three espresso beans, caught the attention of the staff working the party, who decided to try it thereafter.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Serve garnished with the cilantro and pass the avocado, cheese and corn chips alongside.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
As part of the latest agreement, Kilpatrick agreed that any pension benefits and other forms of income would be garnished, records show.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
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
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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The stars of the Olympics are the athletes who stand on the podium, adorned in medals, but Bruna Moura is proof that every athlete has an inspirational story to tell.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Plush beds, marble bathrooms, wooden floors, and brass light fixtures evoke the feeling of a luxe sailing yacht adorned in deep blues and rich greens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 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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Lastly, some members of the mainstream media’s reports on the violent anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis have been draped in gross mischaracterizations and gaping omissions.—
Michael Zais,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Going about your day with a heavyweight cashmere blanket draped around your shoulders isn’t particularly practical.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The ensemble landed her on many 'worst dressed' lists at the time.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Here, see the best dressed stars at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 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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Already known for her skin-baring fashions, Kardashian took her style to the next level in a catsuit made out of sheer and embellished lace that showed her SKIMS bra underneath.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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When enriched uranium undergoes nuclear fission, efficiencies are much higher.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Apart from all the construction supplies and labor constraints, another major expense for the plants is the enriched uranium that sources the nuclear fuel, especially when Russia dominates almost half of the global uranium enrichment market.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Garnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnished. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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