as in decorations
something that decorates or beautifies
added a garnish of parsley to the plate before serving it
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as in decorates
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 garnishes
Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Leafy celery stalks and pickled okra make delicious garnishes.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
However, some plants make poor neighbors for these garnishes—thankfully, there are a number of herb pairings that perfectly complement each other.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Sustainability is a major emphasis for the Jordan team, who endeavor to utilize an entire plant through its life cycle, whether collecting fava blossoms for plate garnishes or using red shiso blossoms in salads.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Sauces and garnishes cannot be added to meats after they are turned in.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
A couple of wine bottles, cocktail mixers, and garnishes for your go-to party drinks will save you lots of time.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
What happens if a debt collector garnishes your wages and freezes your bank account?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
In a fairly brief novel, Huneven garnishes the story with surprises, detailing her characters with precision and a sure hand.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
Herbs and flowers grown in the adjacent and rooftop gardens make their way into dishes, preserves and cocktail garnishes.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Leafy celery stalks and pickled okra make delicious garnishes.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
However, some plants make poor neighbors for these garnishes—thankfully, there are a number of herb pairings that perfectly complement each other.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Sustainability is a major emphasis for the Jordan team, who endeavor to utilize an entire plant through its life cycle, whether collecting fava blossoms for plate garnishes or using red shiso blossoms in salads.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Sauces and garnishes cannot be added to meats after they are turned in.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
A couple of wine bottles, cocktail mixers, and garnishes for your go-to party drinks will save you lots of time.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Between customizable sizes, number of espresso shots, sweetener types, and all the extra garnishes the coffee shop chain is known for, a simple latte order can sprawl into more than 300 billion distinct options.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
What happens if a debt collector garnishes your wages and freezes your bank account?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
In a fairly brief novel, Huneven garnishes the story with surprises, detailing her characters with precision and a sure hand.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishes
Noun
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Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.—
Zuri Primos
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Florists used more than 30,000 flowers, most the yellow and white colors of the Holy See flag, for the carpets that feature decorations such as the Holy See keys.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
15 May 2026
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Since anybody recalled, the gate had been topped with decorative ornaments.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This volume adorns a huge number of bedside tables for a reason.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Entry comes with a tug on the giant calligraphy brush that adorns the doorway.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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Made from a lightweight, stretchy jersey material, this top naturally drapes gorgeously across the body.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The designer Christian Dior’s signature and wickerwork shells are among other adornments.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For 2026, the hybrid is offered in LXS, EX, SX, and SX Prestige trims.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The 2026 model, with only minor changes from 2025, is available in Premiere, Reserve and Black Label trims.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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“Garnishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishes. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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